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

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

From BBC • Jan. 21, 2026

Ash laughed, for her stepmother’s demands were insignificant in comparison to the enchantment she had tangled herself in.

From "Ash" by Malinda Lo