Synonyms for

Unimportant

Verb / ʌnɪˈmpɔ:rtʌnt / Another word for unimportant — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

not important; of little significance or value

Synonyms & similar words

significant insignificant important insignificant trivial inconsequential minor unessential meaningless irrelevant worthless negligible paltry petty unimpressive inconsiderable small unremarkable ordinary commonplace inappreciable insubstantial meager

Synonyms by register

Formal

inconsequential trivial negligible minor

Informal

no big deal no sweat small potatoes nitty-gritty

Literary

paltry trifling slight

Antonyms

important significant crucial vital essential major key

Common collocations

  • unimportant detail
  • unimportant matter
  • unimportant point
  • unimportant issue
  • unimportant person
  • unimportant task
  • unimportant information

Word family

noun unimportance
adverb unimportantly

Usage note

While 'unimportant' is a common and neutral term, its synonyms can carry different connotations. 'Trivial' and 'paltry' often imply a negative judgment of worthlessness.

Example sentences

  1. The teacher said the homework was unimportant.
  2. The small scratch on my car is unimportant.
  3. The movie's plot was unimportant to the special effects.
  4. The speaker emphasized that the spelling of the word was unimportant.
  5. The color of the walls in my room is unimportant.

Quotes

  • “The only thing worse than being talked about is not being talked about.” - Oscar Wilde
  • “It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.” - Confucius
  • “The unexamined life is not worth living.” - Socrates

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