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unimportant

British  
/ ˌʌnɪmˈpɔːtənt /

adjective

  1. lacking in significance or value

    unimportant matters

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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But that’s unimportant, Kelleher says, because other market participants are reading them.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026

At the same time, Chinese companies are making a big play for the U.S. consumer when it comes to systemically unimportant stuff, like bubble tea and linen pants.

From Barron's ● Jun. 1, 2026

That does not mean parenting or educational support are unimportant.

From Science Daily ● May 6, 2026

It’s not unimportant that a book publisher decided her voice and her story were worth investing in.

From Salon ● Mar. 24, 2026

The existence of such residues is either played down by the industry as unimportant or is flatly denied.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson

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