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( ɪ nkɒnsɪkwe nʃə l)
adjective Something that is inconsequential is not important.
...a constant reminder of just how insignificant and inconsequential their liveswere.
Seemingly inconsequential details can sometimes contain significant clues.
Synonyms: unimportant, trivial, insignificant, minor More Synonyms of inconsequential
inconsequential in British English ( ˌɪnkɒnsɪˈkwɛnʃəl , ɪnˌkɒn-) or inconsequent ( ɪnˈkɒnsɪkwənt )
adjective 1. not following logically as a consequence
2. trivial or insignificant
3. not in a logical sequence; haphazard
Derived forms
inconsequentiality ( ˌinconseˌquentiˈality) or inconsequentialness ( ˌinconseˈquentialness) or inconsequence ( inˈconsequence) or inconsequentness ( inˈconsequentness) noun
inconsequentially ( ˌinconseˈquentially) or inconsequently ( inˈconsequently) adverb
inconsequential in American English ( ɪnˌkɑnsɪˈkwɛnʃəl )
adjective 1. inconsequent; illogical
2. of no consequence; unimportant; trivial
noun 3. something inconsequential
Derived forms
inconsequentiality ( inˌconseˌquentiˈality) ( ɪnˌkɑnsɪˈkwɛnʃiˈæləti ) noun
inconsequentially ( inˌconseˈquentially) adverb
Examples of 'inconsequential' in a sentence inconsequential
Things that are inconsequential stop fights taking place. The whole thing feels contrived and inconsequential. Whether it does what it promises is almost inconsequential. But it all feels so inconsequential. But the numbers remain almost inconsequential. But we always seemed to end up arguing for one reason or another, over inconsequential things. A marginal difference in fees may seem inconsequential but can have a big impact on returns. It makes them feel inconsequential. The match itself seems inconsequential. It all seemed most inconsequential. The nurse has a seemingly inconsequential introductory speech about being technically able to play the piano, yet unable to make music. Consider, for instance, the seemingly inconsequential object of temptation. In isolation, it was inconsequential, almost laughable. As is the case with much of this sort of fiction, there is a lot of close-up observation of inconsequential things.
Definition
unimportant or insignificant
a reminder of how inconsequential their lives were
Synonyms
nickel-and-dime (US , slang)
of no significance
Additional synonyms Definition
of no real importance or relevance
Whether we like him or not is immaterial.
Synonyms
irrelevant ,
insignificant ,
unimportant ,
unnecessary ,
trivial ,
trifling ,
inconsequential ,
extraneous ,
inconsiderable ,
of no importance ,
of no consequence ,
inessential ,
a matter of indifference ,
of little account ,
inapposite Definition
not worth considering
He was a man of great charm and not inconsiderable wit.
Synonyms
insignificant ,
small ,
slight ,
light ,
minor ,
petty ,
trivial ,
trifling ,
negligible ,
unimportant ,
small-time (informal) ,
inconsequential ,
exiguous Definition
having little or no importance
In 1949 it was still a small, insignificant city.
Synonyms
unimportant ,
minor ,
irrelevant ,
petty ,
trivial ,
meaningless ,
trifling ,
meagre ,
negligible ,
flimsy ,
paltry ,
immaterial ,
inconsequential ,
nondescript ,
measly (informal) ,
scanty ,
inconsiderable ,
of no consequence ,
nonessential ,
small potatoes ,
nickel-and-dime (US , slang) ,
of no account ,
nugatory ,
unsubstantial ,
not worth mentioning ,
of no moment ,
wanky (taboo , slang)
Nearby words of inconsequential
inconclusive incongruity incongruous inconsequential inconsiderable inconsiderate inconsistency