unimportant

adjective

ˌən-im-ˈpȯr-tᵊnt How to pronounce unimportant (audio)
Definition of unimportantnext
as in minor
lacking importance we figured that the details were unimportant as long as we got the basic design correct

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Recent Examples of unimportant Some photos have subtle variations, while others include figures who may have been deemed unimportant at the time. — ABC News, 30 June 2026 Austrian midfielder Konrad Laimer, who plays for Bayern Munich in Germany, said no one knows what will happen in Kansas City and such talk about the match is unimportant. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 26 June 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for unimportant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unimportant
  1. minor
  2. small
  3. little
  4. trivial
  5. worthless
  6. insignificant
  7. slight
Adjective
  • Other areas of concern are the library system's self-check-out kiosks, instances in which minor teenagers handle materials while working or volunteering at a branch, and platforms for loaning electronic materials, Adams said.
    — Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 28 Aug. 2026
  • His discipline could be minor compared to the hit on his reputation.
    — Jim Reineking, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of minor
Adjective
  • Instead, contestants compete for crowd reaction and are rewarded with attention and, in some cases, small cash prizes.
    — Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Mix the cornstarch with the cold water in a small bowl to make a smooth slurry.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of small
Adjective
  • Big picture The league and the union are meeting regularly on various topics, but their disagreement on core economics — whether to move to a cap system — leaves little room for progress on the major issues.
    — Evan Drellich, New York Times, 28 Aug. 2026
  • But that bipartisan effort was immediately panned by conservative groups, and little else has emerged as a serious solution.
    — Ashley Lopez, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of little
Adjective
  • The trivial and the momentous can be connected; small deviations can set us on larger paths.
    — Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2026
  • But resorting to litigation rather than negotiating a settlement to this trivial dispute could open a new source of pain.
    — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of trivial
Adjective
  • The referee’s visual countdown may prove worthless if the player trotting off has his back to the official, which will invariably be the case.
    — Graham Scott, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
  • And since Jace’s death, she’s treated Baela as nothing more than a defective surveillance drone — a worthless piece of tech that never spots Vhagar.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of worthless
Adjective
  • Small problems that seem insignificant now can quickly turn into costly repairs once fall rain, winter snow, ice and freezing temperatures put additional stress on your home.
    — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Her place in the world seemed too insignificant to merit an audience.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of insignificant
Adjective
  • Storms could be severe, with a level 2 out of 5; a slight risk is in place.
    — Laura Bannon, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • However, recent August polling shows Democrats are making ground on Republicans — still within the poll's margin of error — but with Talarico having a slight edge over Paxton.
    — Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of slight

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“Unimportant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unimportant. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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