NEGLIGIBLE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for NEGLIGIBLE?

Need another word that means the same as “negligible”? Find 31 synonyms and 30 related words for “negligible” in this overview.

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

Negligible as an Adjective

Definitions of "Negligible" as an adjective

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

• So small or unimportant as to be not worth considering; insignificant.
• Not worth considering.
• So small as to be meaningless; insignificant.

Synonyms of "Negligible" as an adjective (31 Words)

extraneous	Coming from the outside. One is obliged to wade through many pages of extraneous material.
flimsy	Lacking substance or significance. A pretty flimsy excuse.
footling	(informal) small and of little importance. Year after year you come with the same footling complaint.
frivolous	Not having any serious purpose or value. A frivolous remark.
immaterial	(often followed by `to’) lacking importance; not mattering one way or the other. The difference in our ages is immaterial.
inconsequential	Not following logically as a consequence. They talked about inconsequential things.
inconsiderable	Too small or unimportant to merit attention. A not inconsiderable amount of money.
insubstantial	Lacking solidity or strength. The huts are relatively few and insubstantial.
irrelevant	Having no bearing on or connection with the subject at issue. Irrelevant allegations.
meagre	(of something provided or available) lacking in quantity or quality. They were forced to supplement their meagre earnings.
not worth mentioning	Worthy of being treated in a particular way (often used ironically.
not worth speaking of	Having a specified value.
nugatory	Useless or futile. A nugatory law.
of little consequence	Limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent.
of little import	Small and of little importance.
of little importance	Small and of little importance.
of minor importance	Of a scale or mode.
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	(of an amount) very small or meagre. He considered the prize too paltry for the lives it must cost.
peripheral	Of secondary or minor importance; marginal. Peripheral suburbs.
petty	Inferior in rank or status. Petty little comments.
pointless	Having no points scores. It s pointless to plan too far ahead.
scanty	Lacking in amplitude or quantity. Her dress was scanty and revealing.
trifling	Unimportant or trivial. A trifling matter.
trivial	Concerned with trivialities. A trivial young woman.
unimportant	Devoid of importance, meaning, or force. The question seems unimportant.
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 "Negligible" as an adjective

• He said that the risks were negligible.
• The effect was negligible.

Associations of "Negligible" (30 Words)

few	The minority of people; the elect. Few women have led troops in battle.
inconsequential	Not following logically as a consequence. His work seems trivial and inconsequential.
inconsiderable	Of small size, amount, or extent. A not inconsiderable artist.
insignificant	(of a person) without power or influence. She was so small and insignificant.
insubstantial	Lacking material form or substance; unreal. The flickering light made her face seem insubstantial.
least	Used in names of very small animals and plants e g least shrew. I never hid the truth least of all from you.
less	Of lower rank or importance. A shower uses less water.
little	Informal small and of little importance. The plants will grow into little bushes.
marginal	Relating to or at the edge or margin. Marginal notes.
meanness	Lack of quality or attractiveness; shabbiness. He is also callous with a streak of meanness.
mini	Denoting a miniature version of something. Miniskirts.
miniature	Painting or drawing included in a book (especially in illuminated medieval manuscripts. Children dressed as miniature adults.
minimal	The least possible. A minimal charge for the service.
minimum	The least possible. This can be done with the minimum amount of effort.
minor	A minor key interval or scale. Jones minor.
paltry	(of an amount) very small or meagre. She would earn a paltry 33 more a month.
peccadillo	A petty misdeed. The sexual peccadilloes of celebrities aren t necessarily news.
pettiness	Lack of generosity in trifling matters. The sheer pettiness of the officials was quite startling.
picayune	Of little value or significance; petty. The picayune squabbling of party politicians.
piddling	Small and of little importance. Piddling little questions.
slight	Being of delicate or slender build. An unintended slight can create grudges.
slightly	In a slim or slender manner. A slightly built girl.
tapered	Becoming gradually narrower. Trousers with tapered legs.
tenuous	Having thin consistency. A tenuous argument.
tiny	Very small. Tiny feet.
trifling	Not worth considering. A trifling matter.
trivial	Concerned with trivialities. Huge fines were imposed for trivial offences.
undersized	Smaller than normal for its kind. The undersized cubs may not survive the winter.
unimportant	Not important. Trivial and unimportant details.
unreported	Not reported. Many human rights abuses went unreported.