English Adjectives for "Insignificance"

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having less importance or value when compared to something else

lesser lower-ranking lowly petty

primary

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While education is crucial, developing social skills is often seen as secondary in importance.

In this project, meeting the deadline is primary, while aesthetic details are secondary.

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secondary

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marginal

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having limited significance or importance

lesser lower-ranking lowly petty

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unwanted

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not desired or welcomed

lesser lower-ranking lowly petty

wanted

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petty

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Disapproving

having little significance

lesser lower-ranking lowly petty

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trivial

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having little or no importance

lesser lower-ranking lowly petty

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pointless

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lacking any purpose or goal

lesser lower-ranking lowly petty

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minor

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having little importance, effect, or seriousness

lesser lower-ranking lowly petty

major

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collateral

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additional but less important, often connected to a main element

lesser lower-ranking lowly petty

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futile

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unable to result in success or anything useful

lesser lower-ranking lowly petty

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immaterial

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Disapproving

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not relevant or significant to the current situation, discussion, etc.

lesser lower-ranking lowly petty

material

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lowly

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having a lower status or rank

lesser lower-ranking lowly petty

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incidental

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

lesser lower-ranking lowly petty

basic

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unimportant

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having no value or significance

lesser lower-ranking lowly petty

important

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insignificant

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not having much importance or influence

lesser lower-ranking lowly petty

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frivolous

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Disapproving

Formal

having a lack of depth or concern for serious matters

lesser lower-ranking lowly petty

serious

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negligible

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so small or insignificant that can be completely disregarded

lesser lower-ranking lowly petty

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paltry

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having little value or importance

lesser lower-ranking lowly petty

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inconsequential

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lacking significance or importance

lesser lower-ranking lowly petty

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irrelevant

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having no importance or connection with something

lesser lower-ranking lowly petty

relevant

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trifling

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without any value or importance

lesser lower-ranking lowly petty

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ignorable

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capable of being easily dismissed or overlooked without consequence

lesser lower-ranking lowly petty

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second

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secondary

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secondarily

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secondarily

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