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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconsequential
Adjective
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Small appliances might break down or a minor breakage could occur.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
31 Jan. 2026
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The Sox also enter spring training with Jarred Kelenic and Dustin Harris among the outfielders signed to minor-league deals with big-league camp invitations.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Fines can range from a nominal fee to a hefty chunk of change.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
31 Jan. 2026
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Trump said on Thursday that the rate should be two to three percentage points lower—such low nominal rates have historically tended to accompany periods of weak or slowing economic activity.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
30 Jan. 2026
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Asked if the White House opposes splitting up the bills, a second White House official dismissed Democratic demands for DHS changes as unreasonable rather than addressing that question.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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At the same time, protections against unreasonable searches and seizures must be honored; law enforcement should not bypass judicial oversight when entering private homes or conducting operations.—
Eric Balliet,
Denver Post,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Dealing with competition from smaller personal computers, IBM’s business model began turning to services and software instead.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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Common tactics Supporters of both parties now regularly receive urgent fundraising emails designed to draw in small-dollar donations, a significant part of how political candidates and parties pay for campaign operations and political advertising blitzes.—
Joseph Morton,
Dallas Morning News,
30 Jan. 2026
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But because this all unfolded early on a Saturday morning, and oil-futures trading doesn’t open until Sunday evening, investors had a slight buffer.—
Will Gottsegen,
The Atlantic,
31 Jan. 2026
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With an emphasis on energy management thanks to the uptick in electrical power, the introduction of active aerodynamics and a slight reduction in the size and weight of the cars, the drivers have found the new challenge refreshing.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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Tempering the not-so-irrational fears out there about AI replacing human workers, Jensen offered a more optimistic view.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
21 Jan. 2026
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In that space, intuition, which was once dismissed as irrational or unreliable, has started to re-enter the conversation.—
William Jones
January 21,
Miami Herald,
21 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The bill would allow immigrants like him, who have been in the United States for more than 5 years, to apply for legal status, but the bill has made little progress since it was first introduced.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
31 Jan. 2026
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Some parents might interact too much, or too little, and the play pocket might not encourage independent play as expected.—
Jillian Pretzel,
Parents,
31 Jan. 2026
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The person who quietly solves a critical problem looks less valuable than the one sending three status updates a day about trivial progress.—
Andy Molinsky,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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These differences are not trivial.—
Eliot A. Cohen,
The Atlantic,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Inconsequential.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconsequential. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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