insignificant

• Qui a peu ou pas de valeur, d'importance ou de taille ; négligeable, sans importance.

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.

   qui ne mérite pas d'attention

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

   Synonymesimmaterialinconsequentialminornegligiblepaltrypettytriflingtrivialunimportant

   Antonymesconsequentialconsiderableimportantnoteworthysignificant

2. Signifying nothingC1formal

   Lacking any meaning, purpose, or value.

   qui ne signifie rien

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

   Synonymesemptyhollowinconsequentialmeaninglessnugatorypointlesspurposelesssenselesstriflingvalueless

   Antonymesmeaningfulpurposefulsignificantvaluable

3. Of little importance or influenceB2formal

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

   insignifiant (peu important)

   • 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.

   Synonymesinconsequentialminornegligiblepaltrypettysmall-timetrivialunimportant

   Antonymesconsequentialimportantinfluentialmajornotablepowerfulprominentsignificantsubstantialweighty

4. Devoid of importance, meaning, or forceC1formal

   Completely lacking in significance, substance, or effect.

   sans importance, insignifiant

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

   Synonymesimmaterialinconsequentialminornegligiblepaltrypettyslighttriflingtrivialunimportant

   Antonymesconsequentialimportantmomentoussignificantsubstantialweighty