insignificant
word
/ˌɪnsɪɡˈnjɪfɪkənt/
in-sig-NI-fi-kuhnt
/ˌɪnsɪɡnˈɪfɪkənt/
in-sig-NI-fi-kuhnt
Definition
Something is insignificant if it is too small or unimportant to have any effect or to be noticed.
Usage & Nuances
Used in formal and informal contexts. Often paired with words like 'amount,' 'detail,' or 'difference.' Do not confuse with 'unimportant,' which is more general; 'insignificant' emphasizes being so small that it makes almost no impact.
Spanish: insignificantePortuguese (BR): insignificantePortuguese (PT): insignificanteChinese (Simplified): 微不足道的Chinese (Traditional): 微不足道的Hindi: अमहत्वपूर्णArabic: تافه - غير مهمBengali: তুচ্ছ - গুরুত্বহীনRussian: незначительныйJapanese: 取るに足らない - 些細なVietnamese: không đáng kểKorean: 사소한 - 하찮은Turkish: önemsiz - küçük (etkisi olmayan)Urdu: غیر اہم - معمولیIndonesian: tidak signifikan - tidak penting
Example Sentences
He received an insignificant amount of money.
basic
Compared to the whole project, this problem is insignificant.
basic
Honestly, it felt pretty insignificant in the grand scheme of things.
natural
She worries about insignificant details instead of the main issues.
natural
Don't let an insignificant setback ruin your day.
natural
The mistake was insignificant and did not affect the result.
basic