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

• 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

Visceral and tactile, the piece quietly establishes a visual language out of small seemingly insignificant moments that through subtle transformation become impactful expressions of grief and loss. —Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2025

Small, seemingly insignificant times like that became the foundation of our connection. —Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025

Elsbeth is familiar with that phenomenon, as getting people to say wild things to her is a not-insignificant part of her mystery-solving tool kit. —Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 13 Oct. 2025

Russian oil exports are not insignificant in world oil markets. —Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 12 Oct. 2025

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