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insignificant

/ˌɪn.sɪɡˈnɪf.ɪ.kənt/

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adjective

/ˌɪn.sɪɡˈnɪf.ɪ.kənt/B2formal
  • ruИмеющий малое или нулевое значение, ценность или размер; незначительный.

Having little or no importance, worth, or size; trivial.

  1. Not worthy of noticeB2formal

    So small or unimportant that it does not deserve attention or consideration.

    ruНезначительный

    • The difference in cost was insignificant to the overall budget.
    • He dismissed the error as insignificant.
    • Her contribution to the project was not insignificant.

    Synonymsimmaterialinconsequentialminornegligiblepaltrypettytriflingtrivialunimportant

    Antonymsconsequentialconsiderableimportantnoteworthysignificant

  2. Signifying nothingC1formal

    Lacking any meaning, purpose, or value.

    ruНезначительный

    • The gesture was insignificant, carrying no real meaning.
    • His words were insignificant and quickly forgotten.
    • The symbol seemed insignificant to the untrained eye.

    Synonymsemptyhollowinconsequentialmeaninglessnugatorypointlesspurposelesssenselesstriflingvalueless

    Antonymsmeaningfulpurposefulsignificantvaluable

  3. Of little importance or influenceB2formal

    Having very little power, status, or impact; minor in rank or effect.

    ruНезначительный

    • He felt insignificant among the powerful executives.
    • The role was insignificant in the grand scheme of the company.
    • They were an insignificant force in the political landscape.

    Synonymsinconsequentialminornegligiblepaltrypettysmall-timetrivialunimportant

    Antonymsconsequentialimportantinfluentialmajornotablepowerfulprominentsignificantsubstantialweighty

  4. Devoid of importance, meaning, or forceC1formal

    Completely lacking in significance, substance, or effect.

    ruНезначительный

    • The argument was insignificant and changed nothing.
    • Her objections were insignificant against the majority vote.
    • The data proved insignificant for the research conclusions.

    Synonymsimmaterialinconsequentialminornegligiblepaltrypettyslighttriflingtrivialunimportant

    Antonymsconsequentialimportantmomentoussignificantsubstantialweighty

Forms
  • more insignificant comparative form
  • most insignificant superlative form
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