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Synonyms & Similar Words
insignificancy
unimportance
triviality
pettiness
slightness
inconsequentiality
irrelevance
inconsequence
negligibility
paltriness
meagerness
scarcity
rarity
infrequency
inconspicuousness
obscurity
unnoticeability
imperceptibility
indistinctness
faintness
weakness
powerlessness
helplessness
feebleness
fragility
vulnerability
insignificancy
futility
pointlessness
uselessness
worthlessness
Meaning of Insignificance
The state of being insignificant or having little importance.
Definitions
- The quality of being unimportant or having no significant effect.
- Lack of importance or significance.
- The state of being insignificant in character, amount, or degree.
Etymology of Insignificance
The word "insignificance" originates from the Latin words "in-" (meaning "not" or "un-") and "significare" (meaning "to signify" or "to mean"), which is derived from "signum" (meaning "sign").
Historically, the term has been used to describe something or someone lacking in importance, value, or distinction.
Example Uses
- The insignificance of the event was evident in the small number of attendees.
- She felt a sense of insignificance in the large crowd, like just another face in the sea.
- The company's insignificance in the market made it difficult for them to compete with larger corporations.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
significance
importance
consequence
relevance
prominence
distinction
noteworthiness
memorability
fame
renown
prestige
dignity
grandeur
majesty
splendor
magnificence
greatness
superiority
dominance
potency
strength
power
influence
weight
substance
moment
value