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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/
adj A2

Not very big, not much, a little bit.

Example: There is a slight chance of rain today.

tenuous

/ˈten.ju.əs/
adj C1 Formal

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/
adj A1

Something with little distance from one side to the other.

Example: She wore a thin sweater.

superficial

/ˌsuːpərˈfɪʃl/
adj C1 Formal

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/
adj B2

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.

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