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Insignificant as an Adjective
Definitions of "Insignificant" as an adjective
Synonyms of "Insignificant" as an adjective (34 Words)
Usage Examples of "Insignificant" as an adjective
Associations of "Insignificant" (30 Words)

The synonyms of “Insignificant” are: dinky, peanut, unimportant, of minor importance, of no importance, of little importance, of little import, trivial, trifling, footling, negligible, inconsequential, of little consequence, of no consequence, of no account, of no moment, inconsiderable, not worth mentioning, not worth speaking of, nugatory, meagre, paltry, scanty, petty, insubstantial, unsubstantial, flimsy, frivolous, pointless, worthless, irrelevant, immaterial, peripheral, extraneous

Insignificant as an Adjective

Definitions of "Insignificant" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “insignificant” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

Small and unimpressive.
(of a person) without power or influence.
Too small or unimportant to be worth consideration.
Signifying nothing.
Devoid of importance, meaning, or force.
Of little importance or influence or power; of minor status.
Not worthy of notice.
Meaningless.

Synonyms of "Insignificant" as an adjective (34 Words)

dinky	Small and unimpressive. A dinky* little restaurant.*
extraneous	Not pertinent to the matter under consideration. Water free of extraneous* matter.*
flimsy	(of clothing) very light and thin. A flimsy* table.*
footling	(informal) small and of little importance. A footling* gesture.*
frivolous	(of a person) carefree and superficial. Rules to stop frivolous* lawsuits.*
immaterial	Of no importance or relevance especially to a law case. Ghosts and other immaterial* entities.*
inconsequential	Not important or significant. They talked about inconsequential* things.*
inconsiderable	Unimportant or insignificant. A not inconsiderable* artist.*
insubstantial	Lacking material form or substance; unreal. As insubstantial* as a dream.*
irrelevant	Having no bearing on or connection with the subject at issue. Theory can sometimes be hastily dismissed as irrelevant* to the classroom.*
meagre	Deficient in amount or quality or extent. They were forced to supplement their meagre* earnings.*
negligible	Not worth considering. He said that the risks were negligible.
not worth mentioning	Worthy of being treated in a particular way (often used ironically.
not worth speaking of	Worthy of being treated in a particular way (often used ironically.
nugatory	Useless or futile. A nugatory* law.*
of little consequence	Small and of little importance.
of little import	Small and of little importance.
of little importance	Small and of little importance.
of minor importance	Limited in size or scope.
of no account	Quantifier; used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns for indicating a complete or almost complete lack or zero quantity of.
of no consequence	Quantifier; used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns for indicating a complete or almost complete lack or zero quantity of.
of no importance	Quantifier; used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns for indicating a complete or almost complete lack or zero quantity of.
of no moment	Quantifier; used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns for indicating a complete or almost complete lack or zero quantity of.
paltry	Petty; trivial. He considered the prize too paltry* for the lives it must cost.*
peanut	Of little importance or influence or power; of minor status. Peanut politicians.
peripheral	Of secondary or minor importance; marginal. Energy is far from a peripheral* issue in the economy.*
petty	Of little importance; trivial. Petty little comments.
pointless	Having little or no sense, use, or purpose. It s pointless* to plan too far ahead.*
scanty	Lacking in magnitude or quantity. Her dress was scanty* and revealing.*
trifling	Unimportant or trivial. A trifling* sum.*
trivial	Concerned with trivialities. A trivial* mind.*
unimportant	Devoid of importance, meaning, or force. Trivial and unimportant* details.*
unsubstantial	Having little or no solidity, reality, or factual basis. A pretty if unsubstantial* cubist composition.*
worthless	Having no real value or use. That promise is worthless.

Usage Examples of "Insignificant" as an adjective

A minor, insignificant bureaucrat.
Insignificant sounds.
Insignificant yet enchanting phrases.
The sum required was insignificant compared with military spending.
She was so small and insignificant.
An insignificant sum of money.

Associations of "Insignificant" (30 Words)

few	A quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by `a’; a small but indefinite number. A few* weeks ago.*
flimsy	A thin strong lightweight translucent paper used especially for making carbon copies. A pretty flimsy* excuse.*
frivolous	Not serious in content or attitude or behavior. Rules to stop frivolous* lawsuits.*
inconsequential	Not important or significant. His work seems trivial and inconsequential.
inconsiderable	Too small or unimportant to merit attention. A not inconsiderable* artist.*
least	Used in names of very small animals and plants e g least shrew. He has the least* talent of anyone.*
marginal	Relating to water adjacent to the land’s edge or coast. Marginal writing ability.
meanness	Aggressive character; viciousness. He is also callous with a streak of meanness.
mere	Used to emphasize that the fact of something being present in a situation is enough to influence that situation. Shocked by the mere* idea.*
mini	Denoting a miniature version of something. A bouquet of mini* carnations.*
miniature	Very small of its kind. She saw her own reflection miniatured.
minimal	Characterized by the use of simple forms or structures, especially geometric or massive ones. Minimal simple evening dresses in luxurious fabrics.
minimum	The least possible. Keep costs to a minimum.
minor	Of a premise containing the minor term in a categorical syllogism. A minor* share of the profits.*
negligible	So small or unimportant as to be not worth considering; insignificant. The effect was negligible.
nominal	Expressed in terms of current prices or figures, without making allowance for changes over time. A nominal* group.*
peccadillo	A relatively minor fault or sin. The sexual peccadilloes of celebrities aren t necessarily news.
pettiness	Undue concern with trivial matters, especially of a small-minded or spiteful nature. These awesome moments lift us above the pettiness* of the world.*
petty	Of little importance; trivial. A petty* official.*
picayune	A small coin of little value, especially a 5-cent piece. Giving a police officer a free meal may be against the law but it seems to be a picayune* infraction.*
piddling	Pathetically trivial; trifling. Piddling little questions.
secondary	A secondary school. The lead acid accumulator used in cars consists of secondary* cells.*
slight	Pay no attention to, disrespect. A Council determined whether the Fort should be kept or slighted.
tenuous	Very weak or slight. A tenuous* argument.*
trifling	The deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working. A trifling* sum.*
trivial	Concerned with trivialities. A trivial* young woman.*
undersized	Smaller than normal for its kind. The undersized* cubs may not survive the winter.*
undistinguished	Not special in any way; lacking distinction. An undistinguished* career.*
unimportant	Lacking in importance or significance. Trivial and unimportant* details.*
unreported	Not reported. Many human rights abuses went unreported.