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

• fiddling
• foolish
• frivolous
• incidental
• inconsequential
• inconsiderable
• little
• Mickey Mouse
• minor
• minute
• negligible
• nugatory
• slight
• small
• small-fry
• trifling
• trivial
• unimportant

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

In a world consumed with wars in Ukraine and the Middle East—and a potential conflict over Taiwan—these incidents may seem insignificant. —Sarah Glaser, Foreign Affairs, 12 July 2024

But no matter how insignificant the to-do item is, Panera thinks customers deserve a substantial treat. —Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 26 June 2024

Maltz excels in capturing the small, seemingly insignificant moments that make childhood so magical. —Valerie Complex, Deadline, 14 June 2024

My two sons are growing ever closer and love each other dearly but towards the end of the day around dinner time or post dinner there seems to be near constant fighting over the same, small insignificant toy and/or pummeling each other over small transgressions. —Meghan Leahy, Washington Post, 20 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1651, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

insignificant

adjective

in·​sig·​nif·​i·​cant ˌin(t)-sig-ˈnif-i-kənt 

: not significant : unimportant

insignificantly adverb