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

The ‘major questions’ doctrine, a principle way to interpret statutes, prevents Congress from hiding major powers in insignificant laws. —Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 7 Nov. 2025

That demographic, not insignificant, isn’t directly pandered to and might wonder how Alexander Hamilton could be treated as a historical footnote. —Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025

As Boise State football’s season ticked along to the tune of a 6-2 record, a not-insignificant portion of the fan base gave redshirt junior quarterback Maddux Madsen a lot of heat. —Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 2 Nov. 2025

Her parents had a not-insignificant role in the gentrification of Highland Park, a once more affordable neighborhood of Los Angeles. —Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025

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