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

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

The Power Of Small Gifts And Community Ownership Small donations, often perceived as inconsequential in the face of large endowments, hold untapped potential. —Michele Smith, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024

For instance, smiling at strangers and apologizing for inconsequential mistakes are two of the biggest giveaways that there’s an American in the midst, followed closely by things like striking up small talk in an elevator or giving tours of your home to guests. —Kristy Alpert, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 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