inconsequential

American  

[in-kon-si-kwen-shuhl, in-kon-] / ˌɪn kɒn sɪˈkwɛn ʃəl, ɪnˌkɒn- /

adjective

1. of little or no importance; insignificant; trivial.

2. inconsequent; illogical.

3. irrelevant.

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inconsequential British  

/ ɪnˈkɒnsɪkwənt, ɪnˌkɒn-, ˌɪnkɒnsɪˈkwɛnʃəl /

adjective

1. not following logically as a consequence

2. trivial or insignificant

3. not in a logical sequence; haphazard

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Other Word Forms

• inconsequentiality noun
• inconsequentially adverb

Etymology

Origin of inconsequential

First recorded in 1615–25; in- ³ + consequential

Example Sentences

On the drive, she filled the silence with inconsequential chatter, as if nothing had changed.

From Los Angeles Times

It proved inconsequential in the end but was the main talking point post-match.

From BBC

But even after getting it to spark, it seemed a sad and inconsequential attempt against the dim light and thick air.

From Literature

Saving a few hundred bucks may seem inconsequential to an American couple with an average monthly budget of $7,400.

From MarketWatch

Chairwoman Louisa Munton said his actions "could not be reasonably considered as trivial, inconsequential or a mere temporary lapse" and constituted "unacceptable professional conduct and or conduct that may bring the profession into disrepute".

From BBC

Related Words

• insignificant
• negligible
• trivial
• unimportant
• worthless