Synonyms for

Insignificant

Verb / ˌɪnsɪˈgnjɪfɪkʌnt / Another word for insignificant — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

too small or unimportant to be worth consideration

Synonyms & similar words

significant unimportant peanut undistinguished unimportant trivial worthless petty paltry inconsequential negligible meaningless minor meager unworthy unimpressive slight feeble insipid inconsiderable nugatory footling piddling futile

Synonyms by register

Formal

trivial minor negligible unimportant

Informal

small little no big deal nothing

Literary

paltry petty trifling

Antonyms

significant important major crucial vital essential consequential

Common collocations

  • insignificant amount
  • insignificant detail
  • insignificant impact
  • insignificant role
  • insignificant figure
  • insignificant sum
  • insignificant change

Word family

noun insignificance
adjective insignificant
adverb insignificantly

Usage note

Often used to describe things that have little or no importance or effect. Be mindful of context, as calling something 'insignificant' can sometimes sound dismissive.

Example sentences

  1. The loss of one game is insignificant in a long season.
  2. He felt insignificant in the presence of the famous author.
  3. The insignificant amount of money he received was not worth the effort.
  4. She made an insignificant comment during the meeting.
  5. His contribution to the project was insignificant.

Quotes

  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal, it's the courage to continue that counts. Don't let small and insignificant things stop you from moving forward. - Winston Churchill
  • The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. Don't let insignificant setbacks hold you back. - Nelson Mandela
  • The best way to predict your future is to create it. Don't let insignificant things determine your future. - Abraham Lincoln

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