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

There are so many of them that the loss of a few is treated as insignificant, even though each container holds its own small world. — Alexander Klose, Scientific American, 24 July 2026

But to a not-insignificant number of people, there was one thing missing. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026

Shop our eight favorite toilet paper holders below and spotlight the no-longer-insignificant design moment. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 20 July 2026

The weight penalty over the coupe is about 198 pounds, which is not insignificant, though the complex folding system can open and close the top in just 14 seconds at up to 30 mph. — Jerry Perez, The Drive, 15 July 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