insignificance (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns/

Definition

The quality of being too small or unimportant to be worth consideration.

Examples

• The vastness of space can make human concerns seem to shrink into insignificance.

• He felt a sense of insignificance when he realized how many people had achieved more than him.

• Despite her efforts, her contribution to the project was met with indifference, emphasizing its insignificance.

Synonyms of insignificance

Words with a similar meaning to insignificance:

• triviality
• unimportance
• smallness
• negligibility

Antonyms of insignificance

Words with the opposite meaning to insignificance:

• importance
• significance
• consequence

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