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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But there is a middle ground between championing Platner’s opponent and dismissing his pattern of ill-considered behavior as insignificant.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

That may sound insignificant, but physicists take such differences seriously.

From Science Daily • May 18, 2026

If you look at it from a universal perspective, what happens in this very shabby, humble, small, insignificant space potentially creates an impact that can go on infinitely.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

"I'm asking you to do the right thing. If you have any information, no matter how insignificant it might seem, please speak to us."

From BBC • May 9, 2026

Albus Dumbledore was never proud or vain; he could find something to value in anyone, however apparently insignificant or wretched, and I believe that his early losses endowed him with great humanity and sympathy.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling

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