insignificant

adjective

in·​sig·​nif·​i·​cant ˌin(t)-sig-ˈni-fi-kənt 

: not significant: such as

a

: lacking meaning or import

b

: small in size, quantity, or number

c

: not worth considering : unimportant

d

: lacking weight, position, or influence : contemptible

insignificantly adverb

Synonyms of insignificant

• small
• minor
• little
• unimportant
• slight
• trivial
• worthless

Examples of insignificant in a Sentence

They lost an insignificant amount of money.

Looking up at the stars always makes me feel so small and insignificant.

These problems are not insignificant.

Recent Examples on the Web

With the last cut here issued in December 2025 and the potential for rates to actually increase later this year not insignificant, borrowers hoping for some rate relief will have to look elsewhere. —Matt Richardson, CBS News, 18 June 2026

At the time, the comment felt insignificant. —Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026

Smart companies typically try to make the differences between them and the government seem small and insignificant. —Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 17 June 2026

Just two weeks ago, the 2026 NHL Draft looked insignificant for the Detroit Red Wings. —Max Bultman, New York Times, 16 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1651, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for insignificant

• nonsignificant
• significant

Kids Definition

insignificant

adjective

in·​sig·​nif·​i·​cant ˌin(t)-sig-ˈnif-i-kənt 

: not significant : unimportant

insignificantly adverb