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Synonyms for “Unimportant” — 15 Other Ways to Say It
Meaning of Unimportant
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15 Synonyms for Unimportant — Words Similar to Unimportant
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slight
/slaɪt/Not very big, not much, a little bit.
Example: There is a slight chance of rain today.
tenuous
/ˈten.ju.əs/Very weak or fragile; not strong or solid; difficult to believe or trust.
Example: The company's tenuous grip on the market weakened after the scandal.
thin
/θɪn/Something with little distance from one side to the other.
Example: She wore a thin sweater.
superficial
/ˌsuːpərˈfɪʃl/Something that is only on the outside and doesn't go deep; not thorough or complete.
Example: The journalist's superficial analysis of the political crisis ignored underlying economic factors.
indifferent
/ɪnˈdɪfərənt/Not caring about something; not interested or concerned. You don't think it matters much either way.
Example: She seemed indifferent to the criticism and continued with her work.
Antonyms of Unimportant — Opposite Words
Frequently Asked Questions About Synonyms of Unimportant
What is another word for "unimportant"?
Common synonyms for "unimportant" include: fiddling, lightweight, potty, hole-and-corner, hole-in-corner.
What can I say instead of "unimportant"?
Try one of these alternatives: fiddling, lightweight, potty, hole-and-corner, hole-in-corner. Pick the synonym whose register and meaning fits your sentence — see the cards above for definitions and examples.
When should I use "unimportant" instead of "fiddling"?
Use "unimportant" when you want to keep the exact nuance shown in the meaning section above; switch to "fiddling" when you need a different register, level, or shade of meaning. Compare the cards above to decide.
What are the antonyms of "unimportant"?
Words with the opposite meaning of "unimportant" include: important.