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

In the metro area, accumulations this weekend are expected to be insignificant — at less than an inch, according to the National Weather Service. —John Aguilar, Denver Post, 23 Jan. 2026

The list of noes from top free agents since then is not insignificant. —Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 23 Jan. 2026

In contrast to both the males and to the female controls, female zebra finches in the treatment group showed slightly higher levels of oxidative damage when fed extra dietary cysteine, although the difference was insignificant. —Grrlscientist, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026

The Apollo sold for upwards of $6,000 when new, a not insignificant amount of money that was more than a Jaguar E-Type, though about $4,000 less than a Ferrari. —Robert Ross, Robb Report, 16 Jan. 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