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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3
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
Once the concept of stealing is normalized, the amounts become inconsequential to those who believe that any stealing warrants the same fate.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 23 May 2025
TikTok and Instagram Reels are rife with clips of two women sitting in a pink or beige studio and, in TikTok terms, having a yap about seemingly inconsequential matters.
—Kyndall Cunningham, Vox, 10 Apr. 2025
Instead of revealing the killer or reaching a resolution more quickly, the series spotlights varying inconsequential matters that contribute little to the overall narrative.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 29 May 2025
The cultural sphere of Paris is interested in modern art – the famous people are Picasso, all these avant-garde influencers – but within the staid, traditional art world, it’s still seen as this inconsequential art movement.
—Erin Douglass, Christian Science Monitor, 29 May 2025
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 23 May 2025
TikTok and Instagram Reels are rife with clips of two women sitting in a pink or beige studio and, in TikTok terms, having a yap about seemingly inconsequential matters.
—Kyndall Cunningham, Vox, 10 Apr. 2025
Instead of revealing the killer or reaching a resolution more quickly, the series spotlights varying inconsequential matters that contribute little to the overall narrative.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 29 May 2025
The cultural sphere of Paris is interested in modern art – the famous people are Picasso, all these avant-garde influencers – but within the staid, traditional art world, it’s still seen as this inconsequential art movement.
—Erin Douglass, Christian Science Monitor, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconsequential
Adjective
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At the hospital, Knight was treated for minor injuries and released while Shakur was listed in critical condition.—
Danielle Bacher,
People.com,
1 July 2025
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Consumer prices were absolutely stable on average from 1800 to 1913, dispensing with minor yearly variation, and there was no income tax.—
Brian Domitrovic,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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Presumably, the series can conclude when our nominal adults finally do get grown.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
25 June 2025
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Treats and train rides are available for a nominal fee.—
Pomerado News,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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The Biden-era Justice Department, Washington, D.C., and six states sued in 2021, arguing the alliance violates Section 1 of the Sherman Act, a federal antitrust law that prohibits unreasonable restraints on competition.—
Zach Schonfeld,
The Hill,
30 June 2025
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The post garnered hundreds of responses with the majority of commenters arguing that her critique of her friend was unreasonable.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
28 June 2025
Adjective
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The veteran would be a small upgrade in the outfield for the Padres.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
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Those are the numbers for a 2.5-MW commercial-scale version, anyway; thus far, the idea has only been tested at smaller scale.—
Loz Blain
June 30,
New Atlas,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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And when detecting the artist approaching flow, the device would emit a subtle cue — a slight change in the sound of their instrument or the lighting — to give the brain a subconscious boost and thereby accelerate and enhance one’s immersion into flow.—
Brandon Sneed,
Rolling Stone,
6 July 2025
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Obviously, the lack of IBIS won't matter in the slightest for astrophotography.—
Kimberley Lane,
Space.com,
4 July 2025
Adjective
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So watch for seemingly irrational behavior and erratic tactical moves, as leadership is unafraid to confuse customers and take outsized capital risks.—
Forrester,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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As Reva relates the stories of her three main characters—including one whose true passion is snail conservation—her novel hums with bruised faith in the irrational power of hope, whether for peace, love, endangered species, or familial reconciliation.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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This time, however, the mound visit had little effect.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2025
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Map out revenue producing divisions by their profit and loss numbers, evaluate direct margins for the division, identify the weakest division that perpetually makes little or no direct margin and sacrifice them.—
Shivaram Rajgopal,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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Abandoning a cash cow for an unproven idea is not a trivial undertaking.—
Zain Jaffer,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Barbie; Mission: Impossible: The Final Reckoning; and F1: The Movie are intentionally trivial.—
Armond White,
National Review,
4 July 2025
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“Inconsequential.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconsequential. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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