1
as in nominal
so small or unimportant as to warrant little or no attention
the two cents in change was such a negligible sum that she left the store without bothering to take it
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in minor
lacking importance
the results from that small study of coffee drinkers are negligible and can be ignored
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in small
small in degree
there's a negligible chance I may make it to the picnic, but don't count on it
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of negligible
To any tired parent, 5 minutes sounds relatively negligible.
—
Taylor Grothe, Parents, 27 Aug. 2025
Collectively, all the versions of the album, old and new, sold 12,000 copies in the tracking week (up from a negligible sum the previous week).
—Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 25 Aug. 2025
Considering this disparity, the Pixel 10 gets the win, though when broken down into monthly payments, the difference is almost negligible.
—PC Magazine, 25 Aug. 2025
In certain places the canopy of tree crowns was so dense that only splotches of sunlight could penetrate it, and the understory of vegetation was negligible.
—Charles Elliott, Outdoor Life, 21 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for negligible
Taylor Grothe, Parents, 27 Aug. 2025
Collectively, all the versions of the album, old and new, sold 12,000 copies in the tracking week (up from a negligible sum the previous week).
—Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 25 Aug. 2025
Considering this disparity, the Pixel 10 gets the win, though when broken down into monthly payments, the difference is almost negligible.
—PC Magazine, 25 Aug. 2025
In certain places the canopy of tree crowns was so dense that only splotches of sunlight could penetrate it, and the understory of vegetation was negligible.
—Charles Elliott, Outdoor Life, 21 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for negligible
Recent Examples of Synonyms for negligible
Adjective
-
Is this the flipside of a higher nominal-growth metabolism across the world?—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
2 Sep. 2025
-
On the eve of World War I, Britain’s total debt, in nominal pounds, was about the same as 1819.—
Nathan Lewis,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
-
Use them to freshen up during a layover or deal with a minor spill.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Aug. 2025
-
Tariffs, smelter delays, and fluctuating aluminum prices represent significant risks, and with shares already priced for cyclical uncertainty, even minor setbacks could maintain pressure on the stock.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
-
Aalo expects to complete construction and reach criticality by July 4, 2026, a timeline the company says demonstrates the speed at which small, modular nuclear reactors can be deployed.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Aug. 2025
-
Snap up travel essentials, comfy pajamas, small kitchen must-haves, and more gems.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
-
Barefoot driving is legal in all 50 states, with the one slight exception being Alabama where footwear is required on motorcycles.—
Georgea Kovanis,
The Courier-Journal,
3 Sep. 2025
-
Mail-in voting is now more popular among Democrats In the 2008 presidential election, there was only a slight difference in the popularity of mail-in voting by political party, according to a data analysis by Charles Stewart, director of the MIT Election Data and Science Lab.—
Carlie Procell,
USA Today,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
-
Video footage from the day shows Beau, 4, pacing the hallway and sitting miserably after his little brother said goodbye to him before going to school.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
31 Aug. 2025
-
Civil libertarians say the systems do little to prevent crime and can be used to invade privacy and chill free speech on campus in an age of protest.—
John Wisely,
Freep.com,
31 Aug. 2025
Adjective
-
Mired in a terrible second-half slump, the center fielder went 2-for-3 with two sacrifice flies after not starting Tuesday and Wednesday and an off day Thursday.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
-
The Jayhawks will attempt to learn from their mistakes during an upcoming off week.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
-
In one pilot, a seemingly insignificant contrarian footnote turned out to be the most accurate contributor.—
Akhilesh Sharma,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
-
That release earned more than $20 million, which means that a not-insignificant number of Americans were willing to show up for the film in its original Chinese-language form.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
27 Aug. 2025
Adjective
-
It’s made from soft, stretchy mesh fabric and has a slim fit that accentuates all the right places.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
-
Currently available for 27 percent off, the slim bag boasts more than enough space for spare clothes, toiletries, and in-flight essentials thanks to its roomy 31-liter volume.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Negligible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/negligible. Accessed 7 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share