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

From Literature

The president’s speech, he told CNN afterward, was “remarkably boring” and “remarkably insignificant.”

From Los Angeles Times

He told troops his condition was "totally benign" and "completely insignificant".

From BBC

“It was remarkably insignificant. He was never going to invade Greenland. It was never real,” Newsom told reporters.

From Salon

Treasuries is irrelevant, noting they have been selling for years and the amount is insignificant.

From Barron's