English · Word Candidate

insignificant

/ˌɪnsɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: insignificants

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Not significant; not important, inconsequential, or having no noticeable effect.

Adjective

Examples

Such things are insignificant details compared to the main goal.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Without meaning; not signifying anything.

Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

Someone or something that is insignificant.

Noun

Examples

Methinks I feel all the Woman riſe in me when I reflect upon the nauſeous Rogues that pretend to deceive us. Wretches! that can never have it in their Power to over-reach any Thing living but their Miſtreſſes! In the Name of Goodneſs, if we are deſigned by Nature as ſuitable Companions to the other

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “insignificant” mean?

Not significant; not important, inconsequential, or having no noticeable effect.

Is “insignificant” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.