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

That number may seem insignificant, but inflation compounds just like investment returns. —Steve Booren, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026

Research has shown that up to 95% of ICU alarms are false or clinically insignificant. —Robert B. Shpiner, STAT, 13 Mar. 2026

At this point, however, this news is neither insignificant nor horrible. —Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026

There’s so much to be discussed discussing the advisability of starting a war, the cost of insurance coverage or loss of cargo is likely insignificant. —Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 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