1
as in minor
lacking importance
that's an inconsequential problem compared to the other issues
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2
as in nominal
so small or unimportant as to warrant little or no attention
an inconsequential error that does nothing to lessen the value of the report
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as in unreasonable
not using or following good reasoning
an inconsequential line of argument that did little to further the prosecution's case
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Recent Examples of inconsequential
Measles was never inconsequential, though.
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Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 18 Dec. 2025
Many of the daily tasks of caregiving – feeding, bathing, dressing and driving to appointments – can seem inconsequential.
—Jen Zamzow, The Conversation, 17 Dec. 2025
Those executives insisted that the momentary disruptions were inconsequential.
—Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 3 Dec. 2025
Storylines and narratives formed that would be completely inconsequential to a wider audience if these clubs were outside the top flight.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 1 Dec. 2025
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Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 18 Dec. 2025
Many of the daily tasks of caregiving – feeding, bathing, dressing and driving to appointments – can seem inconsequential.
—Jen Zamzow, The Conversation, 17 Dec. 2025
Those executives insisted that the momentary disruptions were inconsequential.
—Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 3 Dec. 2025
Storylines and narratives formed that would be completely inconsequential to a wider audience if these clubs were outside the top flight.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 1 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for inconsequential
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconsequential
Adjective
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The most minor miscalculation can botch a landing.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Its versatile uses range from nourishing the lips to minor wound care—helping maintain hydration along the way.—
Kathleen Baird-Murray,
Vogue,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Austin Public trains those producers, who, for a nominal fee, gain access to state-of-the-art equipment, studio space and content distribution for their own work.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
29 Dec. 2025
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Academic users will be able to access the platform for a nominal fee, while biotech and pharmaceutical companies are charged an annual subscription, which gives them the right to store their data securely, as well as a relatively low per-use charge.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
18 Dec. 2025
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Importantly, the president already has full legal authority to impose tariffs when other nations’ behavior places an unreasonable burden on our economy, including through environmental negligence.—
Chip Lamarca,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Jan. 2026
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The logic was that Spirit had projected the league would grow at a rate that the league itself found unreasonable, and so would not be able to field a team while also paying Rodman.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
4 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The founders argue that automation should be accessible to smaller operators, including neighborhood bars and private event spaces.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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There can be 30 minutes of small waves before a sneaker wave strikes.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The ice punishes the slightest miscalculations, demands the sharpest of focus.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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One report found there may be a slight benefit to moderate drinking, while the other concluded that even one drink a day was linked to a wide range of harms.—
Aria Bendix,
NBC news,
7 Jan. 2026
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Cramer warned that these moments can feel chaotic — even irrational — but are often driven by valuation extremes finally snapping back toward equilibrium.—
Luke Fountain,
CNBC,
8 Jan. 2026
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Often, these unjustifiable fears arise simply because people draw irrational conclusions from rational concerns.—
Jody Mamone,
Hartford Courant,
2 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Dick is sympathetic to Leroy’s perspective, noting that being Black in the military means having your personal life scrutinized, which is little comfort for Charlotte.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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Sketches such as last night’s Oval Office monologue compact the coal of the administration’s info dumps into little diamonds of comedy, freeing the writers and cast to pursue more escapist fare.—
Erik Adams,
The Atlantic,
9 Nov. 2025
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There were 70,000 hospitalizations a year, which was not trivial, and virtually eliminating them was one of the major successes for vaccines in this country.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
6 Jan. 2026
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If that seems trivial, your at-home priorities may require review.—
Jennifer Noyes,
Air Mail,
27 Dec. 2025
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“Inconsequential.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconsequential. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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