insignificant
adjective
in·sig·nif·i·cant
ˌin(t)-sig-ˈni-fi-kənt 
: 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
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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Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 28 May 2025
After being thrust into debates about the greatest players to have graced the Premier League and hailed as City’s best ever player by chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak — a not insignificant claim — he can be left in no doubt about how he will be remembered.
—Sam Lee, New York Times, 21 May 2025
Even small items that seem insignificant can cause a back injury from improperly bending over and picking up.
—Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2025
This simple story structure can be repurposed for other types of stories and even ones that may seem insignificant but which can serve a purpose to educate your audience and build a relationship with them.
—Rachel Wells, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for insignificant
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“Insignificant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insignificant. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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insignificant
adjective
in·sig·nif·i·cant
ˌin(t)-sig-ˈnif-i-kənt
: not significant : unimportant
insignificantly
adverb
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