CEFR C2

inconsequentially

adverb

Meaning

In a manner that lacks importance, significance, or any meaningful impact on the outcome of a situation.

Examples

  • The committee debated the minor budget adjustment inconsequentially for hours, while ignoring the massive deficit.
  • She waved her hand inconsequentially, dismissing the complex technical problem as if it were a mere trifle.

Synonyms: lightly, trivially, negligibly, inconsiderably