unimportant
6 synonyms and 1 antonym for unimportant, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Not important; of little significance.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use unimportant
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
relatively unimportant
seem unimportant
unimportant detail
Etymology
From un- + important.
Full origin of unimportant →Frequently asked questions
What does “unimportant” mean?
The word “unimportant” means not important; of little significance. In plain terms, not worth worrying about or paying much attention to.
How do you pronounce “unimportant”?
“Unimportant” is pronounced uh-nihm-PAW-tuhnt (/ˌʌnɪmˈpɔɹtənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “unimportant” in a sentence?
Here is “unimportant” used in a sentence: “He brushed off the criticism as unimportant.”
What part of speech is “unimportant”?
“Unimportant” is an adjective.
Is “unimportant” a common word?
“Unimportant” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.
