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Definitions

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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Given this history, losing the Y chromosome later in life was once considered insignificant.

From Science Daily • Mar. 20, 2026

These are "not insignificant" effects in a context of "fairly fragile global economic growth", he added.

From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026

“No publisher in their right mind would stand on anything as insignificant as a contractual description in the face of such a work.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Feb. 8, 2026

Hitherto I have recorded in detail the events of my insignificant existence: to the first ten years of my life I have given almost as many chapters.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.