inconsequential
adjective
in·con·se·quen·tial
(ˌ)in-ˌkän(t)-sə-ˈkwen(t)-shəl 
1
: of no significance : unimportant
2
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b
Examples of inconsequential in a Sentence
that's an inconsequential problem compared to the other issues
an inconsequential error that does nothing to lessen the value of the report
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The new format meant being in pot 4, the lowest seed, was more or less inconsequential.
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Harry De Cosemo, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Each seemingly inconsequential measurement is, unfortunately, critical—and each one sets off a domino effect.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2025
His only catch Sunday came in 7-on-7s, a play that ultimately felt inconsequential compared to his drop at the end.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 10 Aug. 2025
Russian leader Vladimir Putin wants to buy time, having already rejected a European, US and Ukrainian unconditional ceasefire proposal in May, offering instead two unilateral, short and inconsequential pauses.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2025
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Harry De Cosemo, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Each seemingly inconsequential measurement is, unfortunately, critical—and each one sets off a domino effect.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2025
His only catch Sunday came in 7-on-7s, a play that ultimately felt inconsequential compared to his drop at the end.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 10 Aug. 2025
Russian leader Vladimir Putin wants to buy time, having already rejected a European, US and Ukrainian unconditional ceasefire proposal in May, offering instead two unilateral, short and inconsequential pauses.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for inconsequential
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“Inconsequential.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inconsequential. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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inconsequential
adjective
in·con·se·quen·tial
(ˌ)in-ˌkän(t)-sə-ˈkwen-chəl
: not important
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