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

The decision that seemed insignificant at the time but actually explains why the company exists. — Rich Bornstein, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026

When g is bigger than r, the debt becomes relatively insignificant compared to economic growth. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2026

With the possibility of an interest rate hike from the Federal Reserve on September 16 not insignificant – and the likelihood that CD rates will rise in response – waiting could result in being able to secure a slightly higher rate. — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 9 Sep. 2026

Once an $8,000 trip feels affordable, another $500 can seem insignificant. — Bydavid Schepp, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Sep. 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