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irrelevant
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negligible
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trifling
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superficial
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noncritical
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unnoticeable
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marginal
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inconsiderable
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pointless
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inconsequential
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paltry
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incidental
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unsubstantial
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inappreciable
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to cheapen
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to underrate
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to degrade
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to downgrade
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to undermine
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to de-emphasize
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to trivialize
irrelevant
irrelevante

irrelevante

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/ˌɪˈɹɛɫəvənt/
Adjetivo

having no importance or connection with something

antonymrelevant
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The details about his personal life are irrelevant to his professional reputation.
His personal anecdotes were irrelevant to the topic of the lecture.
The comments about the weather were irrelevant to the discussion about global warming.
irrelevant
negligible
(desdeñable)

(desdeñable)

insignificante

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/ˈnɛɡɫədʒəbəɫ/, /ˈnɛɡɫɪdʒəbəɫ/
Adjetivo

so small or insignificant that can be completely disregarded

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The impact of the policy change on overall productivity was negligible.
The amount of sugar in the diet soda is negligible, making it a popular choice for those watching their sugar intake.
She felt a negligible improvement in her health after taking the supplements.
negligible
trifling
insignificante

insignificante

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/ˈtɹaɪfɫɪŋ/
Adjetivo

without any value or importance

synonymnegligible
synonympaltry
trifling
superficial
(insignificante)

(insignificante)

superficial

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/ˌsupɝˈfɪʃəɫ/
Adjetivo

lacking importance or significance

synonymtrivial
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Her superficial achievements, such as material possessions and social media popularity, did not reflect her true character or values.
The team's victory in the friendly match was superficial, as it didn't affect their standing in the league.
Jane was known for her superficial friendships, as she rarely delved into deeper conversations or personal connections.
noncritical
(sin importancia crucial)

(sin importancia crucial)

no crítico

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/nˌɑːnkɹˈɪɾɪkəl/
Adjetivo

having no crucial or primary importance

synonymnoncrucial
antonymcritical
unnoticeable
(imperceptible)

(imperceptible)

inadvertido

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/ʌnnˈoʊɾɪsəbəl/
Adjetivo

not easily seen, observed, or perceived due to a lack of prominence

antonymnoticeable
marginal
marginal

marginal

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/ˈmɑɹdʒənəɫ/
Adjetivo

having limited significance or importance

synonymborderline
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The impact of the proposed changes on productivity was marginal.
The difference in quality between the two products was marginal.
Her role in the project was marginal, as she only provided occasional assistance.
inconsiderable
insignificante

insignificante

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/ɪnkənsˈɪdɚɹəbəl/
Adjetivo

not enough to attract attention or seem important

antonymconsiderable
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From a global perspective, the country's economic output was inconsiderable in comparison to larger economies.
When compared to the vastness of the ocean, the size of the pebble seemed inconsiderable.
The delay caused by the minor technical glitch was inconsiderable, and the presentation proceeded smoothly.
pointless
(inútil)

(inútil)

sin sentido

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/ˈpɔɪntɫəs/
Adjetivo

lacking any purpose or goal

synonymotiose
synonympurposeless
synonymsenseless
synonymsuperfluous
synonymwasted
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The argument was pointless as neither party was willing to compromise.
Engaging in petty arguments is pointless and only leads to frustration.
The task assigned by the teacher seemed pointless and unrelated to the lesson.
pointless
inconsequential
intrascendente

intrascendente

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/ˌɪŋˌkɑnsəˈkwɛntʃəɫ/
Adjetivo

lacking significance or importance

synonyminconsequent
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The minor spelling errors in the report were inconsequential and did not affect its overall message.
The typo in the report was inconsequential and did not affect the overall message.
Despite their arguments, the issues raised were inconsequential in the grand scheme of things.
inconsequential
paltry
insignificante

insignificante

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/ˈpɔɫtɹi/
Adjetivo

having little value or importance

synonymnegligible
synonymtrifling
incidental
incidental

incidental

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/ˌɪnsɪˈdɛntəɫ/
Adjetivo

happening as a side effect or by chance rather than being the main purpose or focus

synonymincident
antonymbasic
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The extra income from the project was incidental to the main goal of gaining experience.
The noise from the construction site was just an incidental nuisance compared to the overall benefits of the new building.
The meeting was focused on business, but there were some incidental discussions about upcoming social events.
unsubstantial
(irrelevante)

(irrelevante)

insustancial

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/ʌnsəbstˈænʃəl/
Adjetivo

lacking substance, solidity, or significance

synonyminsubstantial
synonymunreal
antonymsubstantial
inappreciable
(insignificante)

(insignificante)

inapreciable

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/ɪnɐpɹˈiːʃɪəbəl/
Adjetivo

having a size or significance so minute that makes it challenging to notice or appreciate

to cheapen
(devaluar)

(devaluar)

abaratar

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/ˈtʃipən/
Adjetivo

to reduce the value of something

synonymdegrade
to underrate
subestimar

subestimar

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/ˌəndɝˈɹeɪt/
Adjetivo

to consider someone or something as less important, valuable, or skillful than they actually are

synonymunderestimate
antonymoverestimate
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You shouldn't underrate the role of supportive friends and family in your journey to success.
It's easy to underrate the importance of a balanced diet in overall well-being.
to degrade
degradar

degradar

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/dɪˈɡɹeɪd/
Adjetivo

to reduce the quality or effectiveness of something

synonymcheapen
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Overexposure to sunlight can degrade the fabric of clothes.
The outdated technology has degraded the system's performance.
The chemical spill degraded the soil's fertility.

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to downgrade
(rebajar)

(rebajar)

degradar

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/ˈdaʊnˈɡɹeɪd/
Adjetivo

to lower the rank, status, or quality of something

antonymupgrade
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Environmental degradation can downgrade the health of an ecosystem.
Continuous neglect can downgrade the overall condition of a building.
Companies may downgrade a product if it fails to meet quality standards.

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Transitivo
to downgrade
to undermine
(debilitar)

(debilitar)

socavar

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/ˈəndɝˌmaɪn/
Adjetivo

to gradually decrease the effectiveness, confidence, or power of something or someone

synonymcounteract
synonymcountermine
synonymsabotage
synonymsubvert
synonymweaken
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The constant negativity of the supervisor undermined the team's enthusiasm.
The economic downturn severely undermined the company's financial stability.
Constant criticism can undermine a person's self-confidence.

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Transitivo
to undermine
to de-emphasize
(reducir la importancia de)

(reducir la importancia de)

desenfatizar

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/dəˈɛmfɐsˌaɪz/
Adjetivo

to reduce the importance, significance, or emphasis placed on something

synonymdestress
to trivialize
(trivializar)

(trivializar)

desestimar

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/ˈtɹɪviəˌɫaɪz/
Adjetivo

to make something seem less important, significant, or serious than it actually is

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