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

Need another word that means the same as “unimportant”? Find 29 synonyms and 30 related words for “unimportant” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Unimportant” are: insignificant, inconsequential, trivial, minor, slight, trifling, of little importance, of no importance, of little consequence, of no consequence, of no account, of no moment, immaterial, irrelevant, peripheral, extraneous, not worth mentioning, not worth speaking of, petty, paltry, insubstantial, light, inconsiderable, superficial, inferior, worthless, nugatory, pointless, frivolous

Unimportant as an Adjective

Definitions of "Unimportant" as an adjective

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

• Not important.
• Devoid of importance, meaning, or force.
• Lacking in importance or significance.

Synonyms of "Unimportant" as an adjective (29 Words)

extraneous	Separate from the object to which it is attached. Water free of extraneous matter.
frivolous	(of a person) carefree and superficial. Rules to stop frivolous lawsuits.
immaterial	Without material form or substance. Whether you choose to do it or not is a matter that is quite immaterial or indifferent.
inconsequential	Not following logically as a consequence. His work seems trivial and inconsequential.
inconsiderable	Too small or unimportant to merit attention. A not inconsiderable artist.
inferior	Of low or inferior quality. Schooling in inner city areas was inferior to that in the rest of the country.
insignificant	Devoid of importance, meaning, or force. She was so small and insignificant.
insubstantial	Lacking in nutritive value. Vinyl siding has become the standard bearer for cheap insubstantial construction.
irrelevant	Having no bearing on or connection with the subject at issue. An irrelevant comment.
light	Having a considerable or sufficient amount of natural light not dark. Light headed with wine.
minor	Of a key or mode based on a minor scale and tending to produce a sad or pensive effect. A minor official.
not worth mentioning	Having a specified value.
not worth speaking of	Having a specified value.
nugatory	Useless or futile. A nugatory law.
of little consequence	Small in a way that arouses feelings (of tenderness or its opposite depending on the context.
of little importance	Small and of little importance.
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	Near the surface of the body, with special reference to the circulation and nervous system. She will see their problems as peripheral to her own.
petty	Of little importance; trivial. Petty theft.
pointless	Having no points scores. A pointless remark.
slight	Being of delicate or slender build. There s a slight chance it will work.
superficial	Of little substance or significance. The superficial report didn t give the true picture.
trifling	Not worth considering. A trifling matter.
trivial	Concerned with trivialities. Trivial details.
worthless	Having no real value or use. That promise is worthless.

Usage Examples of "Unimportant" as an adjective

• Trivial and unimportant details.
• A relatively unimportant feature of the system.
• The question seems unimportant.

Associations of "Unimportant" (30 Words)

bauble	Cheap showy jewelry or ornament on clothing. Once stripped of their tinsel and baubles most Christmas trees end up in landfill.
ethereal	Extremely delicate and light in a way that seems not to be of this world. Ethereal melodies.
flimsy	A document, especially a copy, made on very thin paper. Sheets of yellow flimsy.
frivolous	(of a person) carefree and superficial. The frivolous fun loving flappers of the twenties.
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	Of small size, amount, or extent. A not inconsiderable amount of money.
indifferent	Having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned. In spite of very indifferent weather.
insignificant	(of a person) without power or influence. Insignificant sounds.
insubstantial	Lacking in nutritive value. Vinyl siding has become the standard bearer for cheap insubstantial construction.
lightweight	A lightweight boxer or other competitor. A lightweight fabric.
meanness	Lack of generosity; miserliness. All the hatred and meanness despair and sorrow surrounding us.
miniature	A very small bottle of spirits. She saw her own reflection miniatured.
minor	Of a premise containing the minor term in a categorical syllogism. She requested a number of minor alterations.
negligible	So small as to be meaningless; insignificant. He said that the risks were negligible.
nominal	Relating to or constituting or bearing or giving a name. EU legislation allowed variation around the nominal weight that printed on each packet.
paltry	Not worth considering. He considered the prize too paltry for the lives it must cost.
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. The sheer pettiness of the officials was quite startling.
petty	Unduly concerned with trivial matters, especially in a small-minded or spiteful way. She thought readers were being petty in writing to complain about blocked paths.
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	(informal) small and of little importance. Piddling little questions.
secondary	A secondary coil or winding in an electrical transformer. When a bear eats a plant eating rodent the bear is functioning as a secondary consumer.
slight	Lacking substance or significance. The chance of success is very slight.
tenuous	Having thin consistency. A tenuous thread.
trifling	The deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working. A trifling matter.
trivial	Concerned with trivialities. Only trivial objections.
undersized	Smaller than normal for its kind. The undersized cubs may not survive the winter.
undistinguished	Lacking distinction; unexceptional. An undistinguished career.
unessential	Not basic or fundamental. A train has broken down resulting in a call to postpone all unessential travel.