insignificancy

American  

[in-sig-nif-i-kuhn-see] / ˌɪn sɪgˈnɪf ɪ kən si /

noun

plural

insignificancies

1. insignificance.

2. an insignificant person or thing.

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Etymology

Origin of insignificancy

First recorded in 1645–55; insignific(ant) + -ancy

Example Sentences

The nation looked upon him as a deserter, and he shrunk into insignificancy and an earldom.

From Familiar Quotations A Collection of Passages, Phrases, and Proverbs Traced to Their Sources in Ancient and Modern Literature by Bartlett, John

On arriving at the spot, it was distressing to observe the insignificancy of the place, with regard to such a melancholy event.

From Confessions of an Etonian by I. E. M.

I must beg you also to accept my insignificancy.

From The Letters of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart — Volume 01 by Nohl, Ludwig

There is but a step from conscious insignificancy to the loftiest pretension.

From Dealings with the Dead, Volume I (of 2) by School, A Sexton of the Old

When, by them, Administration is convinced of its insignificancy, they are soon to be convinced of their own. 

From Thoughts on the Present Discontents, and Speeches, etc. by Morley, Henry