insignificant

/ˌɪnsɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/

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Type

Adjective

Meaning

  1. Too small or unimportant to have an effect or be worthy of attention.

    • The fee increases were so insignificant that most customers did not even notice them.

    • Why are we spending hours debating such an insignificant detail?

  2. Feeling small, powerless, or without worth.

    • Standing at the edge of the canyon, she felt entirely insignificant.

    • The harsh criticism made him feel insignificant and unheard.

Collocations

  • insignificant amount
  • insignificant detail
  • insignificant difference
  • statistically insignificant
  • feel insignificant

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