Meaning of insignificant in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnɪfəkənt/

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1. Classifying Adjective

   insignificant

   Definitions

   1. not large enough to consider or notice

   Synonyms

   • inconsiderable
2. 2. not worthy of notice

   Synonyms

   • unnoticeable
3. 3. signifying nothing

   Examples

   • « insignificant sounds »
   • « his response...is picayune and unmeaning- R.B. Pearsall »

   Synonyms

   • meaningless
   • nonmeaningful
4. 4. of little importance or influence or power

   Examples

   • « of minor status »
   • « a minor, insignificant bureaucrat »
   • « peanut politicians »

   Synonyms

   • minor

5. Qualitative Adjective

   insignificant

   Definitions

   1. not important or noteworthy

   Synonyms

   • hole-and-corner
   • hole-in-corner
   • inappreciable
   • light
   • superficial
   • trivial

   Antonyms

   • significant
   • important

See also

• meaningless
• unimportant