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unimportant

ADJECTIVE
of no real worth, value
Synonyms
STRONGEST
frivolous immaterial inconsequential insignificant irrelevant meaningless negligible null trivial unnecessary useless worthless
WEAK
beside the point casual frothy inconsiderable indifferent little low-ranking minor minute nonessential nothing nugatory of no account of no consequence paltry petty picayune second-rate shoestring slight trifling zero zilch zip
Antonyms
STRONGEST
consequential important meaningful necessary relevant significant substantial useful valuable worthwhile worthy
WEAK
big serious

Example Sentences

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It’s not unimportant that a book publisher decided her voice and her story were worth investing in.

From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026

In other words, he eliminated an unimportant opportunity to pursue the right ones.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026

It makes most of its money selling cars, and trends there aren’t great, but it has convinced investors that this is unimportant.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

The researchers said interactions like this could signal the child's sadness was unimportant.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

Then I tried not to be annoyed at myself for worrying about something so unimportant.

From "Crenshaw" by Katherine Applegate