insignificant
adjective
in·sig·nif·i·cant
ˌin(t)-sig-ˈni-fi-kənt 
: not significant: such as
a
: lacking meaning or import
b
: small in size, quantity, or number
c
: not worth considering : unimportant
d
: lacking weight, position, or influence : contemptible
insignificantly
adverb
Examples of insignificant in a Sentence
They lost an insignificant amount of money.
Looking up at the stars always makes me feel so small and insignificant.
These problems are not insignificant.
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Their nervous systems treated it as a neutral, even insignificant event instead of interpreting it as a personal danger.
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
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There were statistically insignificant differences among voters in north, central and South Florida.
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—Kelly Stiefel Arias, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2025
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Not insignificant is the fact that Nike is planning on expanding this highly successful and lucrative line in late summer and fall, with the Vomero Plus and Vomero Premium that will feature unforeseen levels of cushioning sure to please all runners.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 29 July 2025
There were statistically insignificant differences among voters in north, central and South Florida.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 24 July 2025
This is not an insignificant amount of money for most people.
—Kelly Stiefel Arias, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2025
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“Insignificant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insignificant. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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insignificant
adjective
in·sig·nif·i·cant
ˌin(t)-sig-ˈnif-i-kənt
: not significant : unimportant
insignificantly
adverb
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