insignificant

American  

[in-sig-nif-i-kuhnt] / ˌɪn sɪgˈnɪf ɪ kənt /

adjective

1. unimportant, trifling, or petty.

   Omit the insignificant details.

2. too small to be important.

   an insignificant sum.

   Synonyms:

   picayune, minuscule, minute, trifling

3. of no consequence, influence, or distinction.

   a minor, insignificant bureaucrat.

4. without weight of character; contemptible.

   an insignificant fellow.

5. without meaning; meaningless.

   insignificant sounds.

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noun

1. a word, thing, or person without significance.

insignificant British  

/ ˌɪnsɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt /

adjective

1. having little or no importance; trifling

2. almost or relatively meaningless

3. small or inadequate

   an insignificant wage

4. not distinctive in character, etc

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Other Word Forms

• insignificance noun
• insignificantly adverb

Etymology

Origin of insignificant

First recorded in 1620–30; in- ³ + significant

Example Sentences

“The billing rate is high or not insignificant at private law firms,” Bonta said.

From Los Angeles Times

But these are insignificant matters for his legion of followers, who are sure to find “Expensive Basketball” priceless.

From The Wall Street Journal

Lasertec said export curbs will have "a limited, insignificant impact" on the company due to its small sales volume in China.

From Reuters

That could broaden the charges to a longer-running conspiracy to deceive and conceal, countering partisans who have attacked the Daniels case as insignificant.

From Los Angeles Times

Critics said the deal with nations thousands of miles away is insignificant compared to Britain’s trade with its neighbors in the 27-nation EU.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• inconsequential
• infinitesimal
• irrelevant
• meager
• meaningless
• minimal
• minor
• minuscule
• negligible
• paltry
• pointless
• senseless
• trivial
• unimportant