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

Definition of insignificant

:not significant: such as

a :lacking meaning or import

b :not worth considering :unimportant

c :lacking weight, position, or influence :contemptible

d :small in size, quantity, or number

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insignificantly

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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.

Recent Examples of insignificant from the Web

Tires moving at Formula 1 speeds can create a not-insignificant amount of drag, so the front of these cars keeps the air moving in an orderly and controlled fashion, which turns out in vortex stemming out of the tires.

— david grossman, Popular Mechanics, "Why Formula 1 Is Faster, Better, and More Fun to Watch in 2017," 23 Aug. 2017
The ways Marshall is honored there are insignificant and mostly ignored, but then what would be the harm of improving them?

— dan steinberg, chicagotribune.com, "As Red Sox confront their former owner's racist legacy, the Redskins should follow," 21 Aug. 2017
GO HERE: for an ambitious meal that’s actually worth the (not insignificant) price tag.

— bon appétit, Bon Appetit, "AMERICA’S BEST NEW RESTAURANTS 2017," 1 Aug. 2017
The Huskies have an offense that looks loaded, even with the not-insignificant loss of wide receiver John Ross.

— larry stone, The Seattle Times, "UW football is in a great place, and Huskies should embrace that," 25 July 2017
Look for opportunities to both ground yourself and put yourself out there, even on the most basic and seemingly insignificant of levels.

— jodie layne, Allure, "What This Week's Horoscope Means for You," 17 July 2017
While the initial clash was insignificant, both sides turned it into a test of strength, and full-scale war broke out by the end of the month.

— david kaiser, Time, "The War That Started 80 Years Ago Wouldn't Happen Today. We Can Still Learn From It," 7 July 2017
Complicating matters is a not-insignificant amount of corporate intrigue as AT&T works to finalize its $85 billion bid for Time Warner, the parent company that owns CNN.

— vanityfair.com, "Did the White House Just Use the Time Warner-AT&T Deal to Threaten CNN?," 6 July 2017
Complicating matters is a not-insignificant amount of corporate intrigue as AT&T works to finalize its $85 billion bid for Time Warner, the parent company that owns CNN.

— bess levin, The Hive, "Did the White House Just Use the Time Warner-AT&T Deal to Threaten CNN?," 6 July 2017

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