insignificant

• 指事物数量、价值或重要性很小，几乎可以忽略；也可指人地位低微、不受重视。

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.

   微不足道

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

   同义词immaterialinconsequentialminornegligiblepaltrypettytriflingtrivialunimportant

   反义词consequentialconsiderableimportantnoteworthysignificant

2. Signifying nothingC1formal

   Lacking any meaning, purpose, or value.

   无足轻重

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

   同义词emptyhollowinconsequentialmeaninglessnugatorypointlesspurposelesssenselesstriflingvalueless

   反义词meaningfulpurposefulsignificantvaluable

3. Of little importance or influenceB2formal

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

   微不足道

   • 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.

   同义词inconsequentialminornegligiblepaltrypettysmall-timetrivialunimportant

   反义词consequentialimportantinfluentialmajornotablepowerfulprominentsignificantsubstantialweighty

4. Devoid of importance, meaning, or forceC1formal

   Completely lacking in significance, substance, or effect.

   微不足道

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

   同义词immaterialinconsequentialminornegligiblepaltrypettyslighttriflingtrivialunimportant

   反义词consequentialimportantmomentoussignificantsubstantialweighty