UNIMPORTANT Synonyms: 75 Similar and Opposite Words

unimportant

adjective

ˌən-im-ˈpȯr-tᵊnt

Definition of unimportant

as in minor

lacking importance we figured that the details were unimportant as long as we got the basic design correct

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Recent Examples of unimportant Some photos have subtle variations, while others include figures who may have been deemed unimportant at the time. — ABC News, 30 June 2026 Austrian midfielder Konrad Laimer, who plays for Bayern Munich in Germany, said no one knows what will happen in Kansas City and such talk about the match is unimportant. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 26 June 2026 Early videos from Hezbollah drones showcased the poor quality of its operators, with the weapons often missing, hitting unimportant targets, or hitting well-armored sections of armored fighting vehicles, thereby negating their effectiveness. — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 24 June 2026 When the shape or style of your cube is unimportant, look for high-capacity ice cube trays that hold a dozen cubes or more. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for unimportant

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Adjective

Although the mattress developed some minor misshaping after a month of heavy use, Moon still thinks it’s packed with value.

— Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2026
Zachary Christian Cooper, 22, of Boyd was arrested by Department of Public Safety investigators Thursday morning at the Rhome Fire Department, on allegations of online solicitation of a minor and possessing child pornography.

— Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of minor

Adjective

Comparing households aged 72 and older in 2022 with those aged 75 and older in 2025, Maggiulli calculated a smaller—but still substantial—21% increase.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
The development could help make optical atomic clocks smaller and more suitable for use outside laboratories.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of small

Adjective

Depending on the machine and settings, that material ends up in a purge tower built alongside the print, or in a collection of little plastic doll's-house-looking spaghetti balls, affectionately known as printer poop.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026
That gives One Roof a significant advantage over competing Seattle bidders and little incentive to offer anything close to $10 billion.

— Matt Calkins OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of little

Adjective

To non-historians, the difference of a few years might seem rather trivial.

— Mike McRae October 15, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026
But in Season 4, the balance is off, and the fictional president’s parallels to our real-life war-starting, ally-betraying POTUS only make the former’s plight feel that much more trivial.

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of trivial

Adjective

Celebrated as masterpieces today, at the time they were regarded as the unpolished works of a depressed, crazy man and commercially worthless.

— Joan Martelli, Time, 17 Oct. 2026
But a few years back, collectors were paying up to tens of millions for now-worthless NFTs, so the value of anything in the art collectibles world is arguably whatever somebody is willing to pay.

— James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of worthless

Adjective

Holly’s parents rejected the idea that the stakes become insignificant because the athletes are in high school.

— Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026
While seemingly insignificant, these small changes make for a Rice Krispies treat that’s perfectly pullable, delightfully sweet yet salty, and just a touch more exciting than the classic.

— Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of insignificant

Adjective

The two remained locked in a tight race as early voting nears with Talarico having a slight edge in most polls.

— Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 2026
The bodice of the top was a crisp white, while the sleeves were cast in vibrant yellow, a slight nod to the bold color trend for the season.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of slight

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