insignificance

noun

in·​sig·​nif·​i·​cance ˌin(t)-sig-ˈni-fi-kən(t)s 

: the quality or state of being insignificant

Synonyms

• immateriality
• inconsequence
• inconsequentiality
• inconsiderableness
• insignificancy
• littleness
• negligibility
• nullity
• pettiness
• slightness
• smallness
• triviality

Examples of insignificance in a Sentence

a tabloid newspaper devoted to people and events of astonishing insignificance

Recent Examples on the Web

On Friday, Arteta insisted the Everton game would not fade into insignificance, but a weakened Arsenal team left Merseyside after a 1-1 draw knowing that Liverpool need a maximum of 11 points from their final eight games to become champions. —Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025

Another message from Bondi also got under Murphy's skin — not because of its importance, but its insignificance. —Tom Dreisbach, NPR, 20 Mar. 2025

The compositions prioritize headspace for the sky to take over the frame during exterior shots, communicating Rico’s feeling of insignificance against the immensity of what burdens him. —Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 27 Jan. 2025

Without that, you'd be relegated to insignificance. —John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1699, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing insignificance

• pale into insignificance

Rhymes for insignificance

• significance

Kids Definition

insignificance

noun

in·​sig·​nif·​i·​cance ˌin(t)-sig-ˈnif-i-kən(t)s 

: the quality or state of being insignificant