insignificant

[in-sig-nif-i-kuhnt] / ˌɪn sɪgˈnɪf ɪ kənt /

ADJECTIVE

not important; of no consequence

Synonyms

STRONGEST

inconsequential infinitesimal irrelevant meager meaningless minimal minor minuscule negligible paltry pointless senseless trivial unimportant

WEAK

casual immaterial inappreciable inconsiderable lesser light lightweight little minim minute nondescript nonessential not worth mentioning nugatory petty purportless scanty secondary small trifling unsubstantial

Antonyms

STRONGEST

big huge important large major meaningful relevant sensible significant substantial useful valuable worthwhile

WEAK

consequential

Example Sentences

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Finding only two pieces may appear insignificant, but Devlin sees it as an early signal.

From Science Daily

Goldman Sachs Chief Executive David Solomon said Tuesday at the UBS conference that his firm’s exposure to software investments is “insignificant in the scale of our overall platform.”

From The Wall Street Journal

A $30,000 contribution, while not insignificant, is relatively small in proportion to the overall asset.

From MarketWatch

While tracking tiny fluctuations around one building—even a butterfly flapping its wings—might seem insignificant, it feeds into a much bigger framework.

From The Wall Street Journal

The giant sequoias made her feel small and insignificant, but in a good way.

From Literature

insignificant

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