insignificant

adjective

in·​sig·​nif·​i·​cant ˌin(t)-sig-ˈni-fi-kənt How to pronounce insignificant (audio)
Synonyms of insignificant
: not significant: such as
a
: lacking meaning or import
b
: small in size, quantity, or number
c
: not worth considering : unimportant
d
: lacking weight, position, or influence : contemptible
insignificantly adverb

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Examples of insignificant in a Sentence

They lost an insignificant amount of money. Looking up at the stars always makes me feel so small and insignificant. These problems are not insignificant.
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The league has seen a not insignificant number of its players or others involved in domestic incidents this year. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026 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, 26 Aug. 2026 That is not insignificant on the way to the 270 needed to win. — Mike Catalini, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for insignificant

Word History

First Known Use

1651, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of insignificant was in 1651

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“Insignificant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insignificant. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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insignificant

adjective
in·​sig·​nif·​i·​cant ˌin(t)-sig-ˈnif-i-kənt How to pronounce insignificant (audio)
: not significant : unimportant
insignificantly adverb
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