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What is another word for Unimportant? – 154 Unimportant Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    insignificant trivial inconsequential unremarkable negligible minor slight petty paltry irrelevant immaterial nonessential useless pointless futile meaningless worthless insignificant frivolous idle superficial shallow shabby inadequate insufficient inconspicuous obscure unnoteworthy nondescript ordinary run-of-the-mill mediocre middling average unexceptional forgettable inconsequential dispensable expendable unnecessary avoidable

    Meaning of Unimportant

    The primary meaning of "unimportant" refers to something that has little or no significance, value, or consequence.

    Definitions

    • Not important or significant
    • Having no bearing on the matter at hand
    • Not having a significant impact or effect
    • Not worthy of notice or attention
    • Lacking in value, influence, or consequence

    Etymology of Unimportant

    The word "unimportant" originated in the mid-17th century, derived from the prefix "un-" meaning "not" and "important" from the Latin "importare," meaning "to bring in" or "to be of consequence"
    Historically, the term has been used to describe things, events, or people that lack significance, value, or impact

    Example Uses

    • The meeting was unimportant, so I skipped it
    • The new policy is unimportant to our daily operations
    • The artist's early work is often considered unimportant compared to their later masterpieces

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    important significant consequential remarkable notable substantial major crucial vital essential necessary relevant material useful valuable worthwhile meaningful purposeful fruitful considerable influential weighty momentous historic pivotal decisive critical key paramount

    Related Nouns

    insignificance triviality inconsequence irrelevance immateriality nonessentials uselessness pointlessness futility meaninglessness worthlessness mediocrity averageness ordinariness unremarkability inconspicuousness obscurity nondescriptness forgetfulness dispensability expendability unnecessaryness avoidability friviolity idleness superficiality shallowness

    Related Verbs

    diminish downgrade minimize reduce lessen trivialize marginalize ignore overlook dismiss neglect underestimate underrate understate undermine detract distract divert mislead obscure overshadow eclipse surpass outdo outshine outclass

    Related Adjectives

    insignificant trivial inconsequential unremarkable negligible minor slight petty paltry irrelevant immaterial nonessential useless pointless futile meaningless worthless mediocre average unexceptional forgettable inconspicuous obscure unnoteworthy nondescript ordinary run-of-the-mill frivolous idle superficial shallow