1
as in minor
lacking importance
that's an inconsequential problem compared to the other issues
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2
as in nominal
so small or unimportant as to warrant little or no attention
an inconsequential error that does nothing to lessen the value of the report
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as in unreasonable
not using or following good reasoning
an inconsequential line of argument that did little to further the prosecution's case
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Recent Examples of inconsequential
Economists and policy experts, however, are less enthused, calling the idea unfair, costly and inconsequential to most lower-income Americans.
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Bailey Schulz, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2025
The commissioner’s $15 million discretionary fund is one, but relatively inconsequential.
—Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
Representing the largest of any such study so far, the research indicates that the negative outcomes that are linked with heavy cannabis use are not as inconsequential as commonly thought.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 28 Jan. 2025
One largely inconsequential example: At several points over the past three years, we’ve been told that millennials are at war with Gen Z.
—Rebecca Jennings, Vox, 10 Jan. 2025
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Bailey Schulz, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2025
The commissioner’s $15 million discretionary fund is one, but relatively inconsequential.
—Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
Representing the largest of any such study so far, the research indicates that the negative outcomes that are linked with heavy cannabis use are not as inconsequential as commonly thought.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 28 Jan. 2025
One largely inconsequential example: At several points over the past three years, we’ve been told that millennials are at war with Gen Z.
—Rebecca Jennings, Vox, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconsequential
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The availability of Michael Porter Jr While the 6'10 forward is, somewhat ironically, out these days with a minor hamstring injury, his overall availability this season - and last - has offered a major boost to the Nuggets.—
Morten Stig Jensen,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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The driver of the vehicle was treated for minor injuries.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Feb. 2025
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Howe used four different left-backs last term, mainly fielding Dan Burn there (a nominal centre-back at 6ft 7in/201cm), while Newcastle were the most one-sided team in the league for crosses — over 60 per cent came from the right.—
Liam Tharme,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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Out of all of the foreign investment sources that have pumped cash into South Florida real estate, financial institutions, and new businesses over the years, Saudi Arabia is a nation that at best has a nominal presence in the region.—
David Lyons,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Feb. 2025
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This protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
20 Feb. 2025
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The price isn’t unreasonable given the amount of detail that went into designing it and the combination of functions, including the antimicrobial and cooling materials, as well as its adaptability.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
20 Feb. 2025
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The foyer is often a small space, so a hall tree can be overbearing.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
2 Mar. 2025
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Have a small outdoor space but want to grow some plants and vegetables?—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
2 Mar. 2025
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But if Maxey asserts himself as a nightly threat to erupt for 25-plus points, Embiid could take a slight step back on offense next season.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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This scale ranks objects from 0, meaning no impact, to 10, which is (ok, this is a slight exaggeration) nearly as bad as the destruction of Alderaan in Star Wars.—
Eric Berger,
Ars Technica,
24 Feb. 2025
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The ban is an irrational and prejudicial attack on service members who have risked their lives to serve their country.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
18 Feb. 2025
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The emotional, messy, unquantifiable part of us — that’s not a dumber or more irrational part.—
Sigal Samuel,
Vox,
6 Jan. 2025
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But there is little consensus among locals as to what should be done with the proceeds of the lithium boom.—
John Bartlett,
NPR,
23 Feb. 2025
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The sidewalks have been cleared of snow by little sidewalk snowplows.—
Joseph O’Neill,
The New Yorker,
23 Feb. 2025
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So that seems to apply even to sports, something that seems kind of trivial.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
9 Feb. 2025
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Identifying whether a stock will rise or fall and when that move will happen are not trivial questions.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Inconsequential.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconsequential. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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