insignificant
44 synonyms and 5 antonyms for insignificant, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Too small or unimportant to matter.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
foolish
futile
idle
indifferent
miserable
negligible
null
petty
pointless
trivial
vain
worthless
wretched
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
contemptible
floccinaucinihilipilificatious
for the birds
frivolous
ignorable
immaterial
inconsequential
inconsiderable
like a fart in a windstorm
meager
nothingburger
nondescript
paltry
picayune
picayunish
piddling
piddly
piteous
pitiful
ticky-tacky
tin-pot
trifling
two-bit
unimportant
unweighty
Antonyms
How to use insignificant
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
insignificant amount
insignificant difference
Etymology
From in- ("not") + significant.
Full origin of insignificant →Frequently asked questions
What does “insignificant” mean?
The word “insignificant” means too small or unimportant to matter. In plain terms, not important enough to be worth worrying about.
How do you pronounce “insignificant”?
“Insignificant” is pronounced ihn-sihg-NIH-fih-kuhnt (/ˌɪnsɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “insignificant” in a sentence?
Here is “insignificant” used in a sentence: “The difference in price was insignificant compared to the quality gap.”
What is another word for “insignificant”?
Words with a similar meaning to “insignificant” include base, contemptible, floccinaucinihilipilificatious, foolish, for the birds and futile.
What is the opposite of “insignificant”?
The opposite of “insignificant” — its antonyms — are significant, important, weighty, noteworthy and consequential.
What part of speech is “insignificant”?
“Insignificant” is an adjective.
Is “insignificant” a common word?
“Insignificant” is an uncommon word in modern English.
