unimportant

adjective

un·​im·​por·​tant ˌən-im-ˈpȯr-tᵊnt 

especially Southern US and New England -tənt, 

-dənt

: lacking in importance : not important : minor, trivial

unimportant details

a relatively unimportant problem

unimportantly adverb

Synonyms of unimportant

• minor
• small
• little
• trivial
• worthless
• insignificant
• slight

Examples of unimportant in a Sentence

we figured that the details were unimportant as long as we got the basic design correct

Recent Examples on the Web

Early videos from Hezbollah drones showcased the poor quality of its operators, with the weapons often missing, hitting unimportant targets, or hitting well-armored sections of armored fighting vehicles, thereby negating their effectiveness. — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 24 June 2026

When the shape or style of your cube is unimportant, look for high-capacity ice cube trays that hold a dozen cubes or more. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2026

But that doesn't mean the data is unimportant or meaningless, especially when HRV is considered alongside other health information such as sleep quality, resting heart rate, activity levels, recovery patterns or stress metrics. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 15 June 2026

The survey said this does not mean technical skills are unimportant, but that employers value the capacity to learn, adapt and collaborate at least as much as any specific technical competency. — Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 27 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1750, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unimportant

• important