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Definitions

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

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

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

But while Iran isn’t entirely unimportant to India, the Modi government has done its strategic math.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

Times were unimportant, however, as the racers who deigned to take to the Stelvio course finetuned their lines down the course in the kind of flat light that is also forecast for Saturday's medal race.

From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026

I plopped down against the window with Beau on the aisle seat beside me and tried to look unimportant.

From "The Honest Truth" by Dan Gemeinhart