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

And so does this fact make human existence seem insignificant to you? — David Brooks, The Atlantic, 20 Sep. 2026

There are not insignificant number of Republicans who are basically saying that industry needs to be leading the way on this. — Dana Taylor, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2026

Five Arabic coffee shops might seem like an insignificant number in the vast metropolitan sprawl. — Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2026

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