insignificant
Insignificant (adjective) means Too small or unimportant to matter. Example: “The difference in price was insignificant compared to the quality gap.”
How to use insignificant
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishNot important enough to be worth worrying about.
Word forms
more insignificant comparative, insignificants plural, most insignificant superlative
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Etymology
From in- ("not") + significant.
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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.