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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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"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

“No publisher in their right mind would stand on anything as insignificant as a contractual description in the face of such a work.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

With those figures, a $30,000 contribution to your condo, while not insignificant, is relatively small in proportion to the overall asset.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 8, 2026

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

From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026

To have the power of choice taken from her made Emily feel insignificant and small.

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman

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