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

From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026

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

From Science Daily • Feb. 16, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Feb. 8, 2026

"Even if you had witnessed something you feel is of no importance, seemingly insignificant pieces of information could be of great help," they said in a statement released by West Midlands Police.

From BBC • Jan. 4, 2026

Some are insignificant, paltry collections of a few dozen galaxies.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan

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