inconsequential

adjective

in·​con·​se·​quen·​tial (ˌ)in-ˌkän(t)-sə-ˈkwen(t)-shəl 

1

: of no significance : unimportant

2

a

: irrelevant

b

: illogical

inconsequentiality

(ˌ)in-ˌkän(t)-sə-ˌkwen(t)-shē-ˈa-lə-tē 

noun

inconsequentially

(ˌ)in-ˌkän(t)-sə-ˈkwen(t)-sh(ə-)lē 

adverb

Synonyms

• fiddling
• foolish
• frivolous
• incidental
• inconsiderable
• insignificant
• little
• Mickey Mouse
• minor
• minute
• negligible
• nugatory
• slight
• small
• small-fry
• trifling
• trivial
• unimportant

Examples of inconsequential in a Sentence

that's an inconsequential problem compared to the other issues

an inconsequential error that does nothing to lessen the value of the report

Recent Examples on the Web

Any new assistance to Ukraine would be inconsequential. —Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024

That result, however, felt almost inconsequential in comparison to the hints that suggest Punk vs. Reigns is coming—sooner rather than later. —Blake Oestriecher, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024

If the monetary value is truly inconsequential to you, by all means, give it to your sister-in-law. —Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 23 Nov. 2024

Its dream, double-digit-victory run would be relegated to a nice but inconsequential bowl bid. —Justin Williams, The Athletic, 23 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1823, in the meaning defined at sense 2b

Kids Definition

inconsequential

adjective

in·​con·​se·​quen·​tial (ˌ)in-ˌkän(t)-sə-ˈkwen-chəl 

: not important