insignificant
[ in-sig-nif-i-kuhnt ]
/ ˌɪn sɪgˈnɪf ɪ kənt /
adjective
unimportant, trifling, or petty: Omit the insignificant details.
too small to be important: an insignificant sum.
of no consequence, influence, or distinction: a minor, insignificant bureaucrat.
without weight of character; contemptible: an insignificant fellow.
without meaning; meaningless: insignificant sounds.
noun
a word, thing, or person without significance.
Origin of insignificant
First recorded in 1620–30;
in-3 +
significant
SYNONYMS FOR insignificant
OTHER WORDS FROM insignificant
in·sig·nif·i·cant·ly, adverbWords nearby insignificant
insightful,
insigne,
insignia,
insignificance,
insignificancy,
insignificant,
insincere,
insincerity,
insinuate,
insinuating,
insinuation
Example sentences from the Web for insignificant
British Dictionary definitions for insignificant
insignificant
/ (ˌɪnsɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt) /
adjective
having little or no importance; trifling
almost or relatively meaningless
small or inadequate
an insignificant wage
not distinctive in character, etc