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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Some might seem insignificant, but they can be vessels for grief, anger and other feelings about the end of a relationship.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

That "is not insignificant", Bertschy told AFP, especially since the region has witnessed "strong growth in recent years", with particular enthusiasm for complex watches at the top end of the industry.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

"By making those decisions that are so insignificant to them really, because they can be turned around in 24 hours, that they're just pushing our families to the very, very edge."

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

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

From Science Daily • Mar. 20, 2026

I am an entirely insignificant event in the life of this cactus.

From "Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus" by Dusti Bowling

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