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

Synonyms

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

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

When life feels overwhelming, self-care might seem insignificant in the grand scheme of things. —Tess Brigham, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025

Deadline understands the investment comes in at a healthy eight-figure dollar number, not an insignificant amount for the Polish market. —Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 24 Mar. 2025

That’s not an insignificant amount of money for a burgeoning industry. —Alan Ohnsman, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025

This is not to say such pet-owner relationships are emotionally insignificant. —Silvia Park, TIME, 10 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1651, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for insignificant

• nonsignificant
• significant

Kids Definition

insignificant

adjective

in·​sig·​nif·​i·​cant ˌin(t)-sig-ˈnif-i-kənt 

: not significant : unimportant

insignificantly adverb