English · Adjectives
insignificant
/ˌɪn.sɪɡˈnɪf.ɪ.kənt/
[/ˌɪn.sɪɡˈnɪf.ɪ.kənt/]
unimportant, tiny
Advancedadjective
Definition
Too small or unimportant to be worth considering.
Example
The cost was insignificant compared with the huge benefits of the project.
The cost was insignificant compared with the huge benefits of the project.
Etymology
From 'in-' (not) plus 'significant'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used to minimize the importance of something.