inconsequential

adjective

in·​con·​se·​quen·​tial (ˌ)in-ˌkän(t)-sə-ˈkwen(t)-shəl How to pronounce inconsequential (audio)
1
: of no significance : unimportant
2

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
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However, much of those stats were inconsequential as the Steelers fell behind 21-0 by halftime. John Perrotto, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025 Meanwhile, Paul is denigrated as playing a superficially high-profile, but substantively inconsequential role. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 7 Oct. 2024 Brown subsequently started against the Washington Commanders, caught eight passes for 97 yards and a touchdown, started against the Dallas Cowboys in a Week 17 throttling Brown left early, then was one of 18 starters who sat out an inconsequential finale against the Giants. Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025 After a brief post-Christmas break, just one inconsequential football game waiting on the back end of it, Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo opened a meeting by flipping on the big screen. Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 3 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for inconsequential 

Word History

First Known Use

1823, in the meaning defined at sense 2b

Time Traveler
The first known use of inconsequential was in 1823

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“Inconsequential.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inconsequential. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.

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inconsequential

adjective
in·​con·​se·​quen·​tial (ˌ)in-ˌkän(t)-sə-ˈkwen-chəl How to pronounce inconsequential (audio)
: not important

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