insignificant

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in·sig·nif·i·cant | \ ˌin(t)-sig-ˈni-fi-kənt

Definition of insignificant

: 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

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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.

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