adj

inconsequential

ihn-kon-suh-KWEHN-shuhl

Inconsequential (adj) means not important; having little or no real effect. Example: “He brushed off the criticism as inconsequential.”

adj

Not important; having little or no real effect.

"He brushed off the criticism as inconsequential."

"It was an inconsequential detail that nobody in the meeting even noticed."

How to use inconsequential

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishNot important enough to matter or make a difference.

Common pairings

seem inconsequential largely inconsequential inconsequential details

more inconsequential comparative, inconsequentials plural, most inconsequential superlative

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What does “inconsequential” mean?

The word “inconsequential” means not important; having little or no real effect. In plain terms, not important enough to matter or make a difference.

How do you pronounce “inconsequential”?

“Inconsequential” is pronounced ihn-kon-suh-KWEHN-shuhl (/ɪnˌkɑnsəˈkwɛnʃəl/ in IPA).

How do you use “inconsequential” in a sentence?

Here is “inconsequential” used in a sentence: “He brushed off the criticism as inconsequential.”

What part of speech is “inconsequential”?

“Inconsequential” is an adjective.