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

Suddenly, what seemed like an insignificant expense becomes an operational cost that deserves the same scrutiny as cloud infrastructure, software subscriptions or energy consumption. — Tiffany Chang, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026

The inciting incident behind the murder of one of the greatest rappers of all time very well might have been triggered by an ostensibly insignificant brawl at a mall Foot Locker. — Jeff Weiss, HollywoodReporter, 1 Sep. 2026

The premise for prevention is to create an accountability role for everyone to play, no matter how small or seemingly insignificant. — Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026

The league has seen a not insignificant number of its players or others involved in domestic incidents this year. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 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