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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    nobody insignificance unimportance obscurity anonymity namelessness facelessness powerlessness weakness ineffectiveness inconsequentiality inconsequence meaninglessness pointlessness uselessness ineptness incompetence irrelevance insignificancy nullity emptiness hollowness vapidity inanity fatuity foolishness absurdity ridiculousness ludicrousness preposterousness senselessness

    Meaning of Nonentity

    A person or thing that is considered to be without significance or importance.

    Definitions

    • A person who does not have a strong or notable identity, presence, or influence
    • * Something that lacks importance, value, or significance

    Etymology of Nonentity

    The word "nonentity" has its roots in the Latin words "non" meaning "not" and "entitas" meaning "entity" or "being"
    It originated in the mid-17th century, initially used in philosophical and metaphysical contexts to describe something that does not exist or has no inherent being
    Over time, its usage expanded to encompass a broader range of meanings, including the modern sense of a person or thing lacking importance or significance

    Example Uses

    • The new employee felt like a nonentity in the large corporation, struggling to make her presence known
    • * The small town was a nonentity on the map, often overlooked by tourists and travelers

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    somebody importance significance prominence fame celebrity distinction notability reputation prestige influence power effectiveness consequence usefulness competence relevance substance value importance greatness magnificence grandeur glory

    Related Nouns

    entity being person individual character figure celebrity personality presence influence power importance significance substance value reputation prestige distinction notability fame

    Related Verbs

    exist be seem appear become emerge rise fall decline disappear vanish fade lose gain acquire possess have lack want

    Related Adjectives

    insignificant unimportant inconsequential meaningless pointless useless inept incompetent irrelevant insignificant empty hollow vain foolish absurd ridiculous ludicrous preposterous senseless notable prominent famous distinguished reputable prestigious influential effective useful competent relevant