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
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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By contrast, during recessions, employee relations scores are insignificant, and high-CSR firms are able to raise more debt at lower spreads, better credit ratings, and longer maturities.
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Bhakti Mirchandani, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
To read and advocate for books during this crisis is a small but not insignificant act of resistance.
—Donna Seaman
june 18, Literary Hub, 18 June 2025
The mission would be a small – but not insignificant – step in Jeff Bezos' plans for Amazon to one day compete with fellow billionaire Elon Musk's Starlink venture, which has for years dominated the internet-providing satellite business.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 17 June 2025
Given Kuwait’s preference for diversifying its military arsenal—for instance, its air force operates the U.S. F/A-18 Super Hornet and the Eurofighter Typhoon—its continued operation of the Abrams as its sole MBT isn’t insignificant and will likely remain the case for years to come.
—Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
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Bhakti Mirchandani, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
To read and advocate for books during this crisis is a small but not insignificant act of resistance.
—Donna Seaman
june 18, Literary Hub, 18 June 2025
The mission would be a small – but not insignificant – step in Jeff Bezos' plans for Amazon to one day compete with fellow billionaire Elon Musk's Starlink venture, which has for years dominated the internet-providing satellite business.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 17 June 2025
Given Kuwait’s preference for diversifying its military arsenal—for instance, its air force operates the U.S. F/A-18 Super Hornet and the Eurofighter Typhoon—its continued operation of the Abrams as its sole MBT isn’t insignificant and will likely remain the case for years to come.
—Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
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“Insignificant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insignificant. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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insignificant
adjective
in·sig·nif·i·cant
ˌin(t)-sig-ˈnif-i-kənt
: not significant : unimportant
insignificantly
adverb
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