inconsequential
adjective
in·con·se·quen·tial (ˌ)in-ˌkän(t)-sə-ˈkwen(t)-shəl 
1
: of no significance : unimportant
2
a
: irrelevant
b
: illogical
inconsequentiality
(ˌ)in-ˌkän(t)-sə-ˌkwen(t)-shē-ˈa-lə-tē
noun inconsequentially
(ˌ)in-ˌkän(t)-sə-ˈkwen(t)-sh(ə-)lē
adverb 
Synonyms
- fiddling
- foolish
- frivolous
- incidental
- inconsiderable
- insignificant
- little
- Mickey Mouse
- minor
- minute
- negligible
- nugatory
- slight
- small
- small-fry
- trifling
- trivial
- unimportant
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Example Sentences
that's an inconsequential problem compared to the other issues an inconsequential error that does nothing to lessen the value of the report
Recent Examples on the Web For many people, the concept of a changing climate might seem distant and removed - a 2 millimeter rise in sea levels a year or a subtle uptick in global temperatures may appear inconsequential. 
Matthew Cappucci, Anchorage Daily News, 23 Aug. 2022 The race between banks and fintech companies is becoming inconsequential as the customer takes the lead and declares himself the winner. Michel Kilzi, Forbes, 10 Aug. 2022 During his tenure, Chopra was openly critical of the regulator’s history of big investigations into anticompetitive behavior that ultimately ended in an inconsequential fine against a large company. Ken Sweet, Chicago Tribune, 28 July 2022 Tolkien approached his storytelling like a particularly meticulous historian, constructing detailed timelines and origins for even the most inconsequential of characters. Christian Holub, EW.com, 14 June 2022 Meanwhile, her cultural heritage is woven into every aspect of her story — not as her sole defining quality nor as some inconsequential bit of window dressing, but as a fundamental element of a complicated and evolving self-identity. Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 June 2022 Holiday stole the ball from Marjanovic in the waning moments and hit an inconsequential 3-pointer. Greg Moore, The Arizona Republic, 15 May 2022 As inconsequential as the injury seemed, I was sent to a few weeks of physical therapy. Washington Post, 2 May 2022 Most of the movies he was assigned to review ranged from inconsequential to dismal. Joe Morgenstern, WSJ, 28 Apr. 2022 See More
Matthew Cappucci, Anchorage Daily News, 23 Aug. 2022 The race between banks and fintech companies is becoming inconsequential as the customer takes the lead and declares himself the winner. Michel Kilzi, Forbes, 10 Aug. 2022 During his tenure, Chopra was openly critical of the regulator’s history of big investigations into anticompetitive behavior that ultimately ended in an inconsequential fine against a large company. Ken Sweet, Chicago Tribune, 28 July 2022 Tolkien approached his storytelling like a particularly meticulous historian, constructing detailed timelines and origins for even the most inconsequential of characters. Christian Holub, EW.com, 14 June 2022 Meanwhile, her cultural heritage is woven into every aspect of her story — not as her sole defining quality nor as some inconsequential bit of window dressing, but as a fundamental element of a complicated and evolving self-identity. Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 June 2022 Holiday stole the ball from Marjanovic in the waning moments and hit an inconsequential 3-pointer. Greg Moore, The Arizona Republic, 15 May 2022 As inconsequential as the injury seemed, I was sent to a few weeks of physical therapy. Washington Post, 2 May 2022 Most of the movies he was assigned to review ranged from inconsequential to dismal. Joe Morgenstern, WSJ, 28 Apr. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1823, in the meaning defined at sense 2b
inconsequential
adjective
1
as in minor
lacking importance that's an inconsequential problem compared to the other issues Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- minor
- small
- unimportant
- little
- trivial
- insignificant
- worthless
- slight
- incidental
- frivolous
- trifling
- negligible
- inconsiderable
- nugatory
- foolish
- petty
- minute
- fiddling
- small-fry
- neither here nor there
- obscure
- Mickey Mouse
- anonymous
- jerkwater
- unknown
- paltry
- uncelebrated
- small-time
- one-horse
- nameless
- nickel-and-dime
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- important
- major
- significant
- substantial
- consequential
- meaningful
- momentous
- big
- fatal
- eventful
- weighty
- decisive
- material
- fateful
- dominant
- impressive
- remarkable
- principal
- outstanding
- valuable
- unfrivolous
- prominent
- worthwhile
- worthy
- overbearing
- exceptional
- overriding
- chief
- distinctive
- great
- fundamental
- basic
- eminent
- essential
- illustrious
- distinguished
- famous
- overmastering
- prestigious
- key
- notorious
- renowned
- preeminent
- all-important
2
as in nominal
so small or unimportant as to warrant little or no attention an inconsequential error that does nothing to lessen the value of the report Synonyms & Similar Words
- nominal
- slight
- trivial
- insignificant
- petty
- negligible
- tiny
- trifling
- inconsiderable
- piffling
- piddling
- niggling
- minute
- picayune
- footling
- measly
- piddly
- paltry
- peanut
- chicken
- pimping
- de minimis
- imperceptible
- inappreciable
- no-account
- puny
- little
- Mickey Mouse
- nitpicking
- quibbling
- inferior
- pettifogging
- mean
- hairsplitting
- small-fry
- two-bit
- one-horse
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- important
- significant
- considerable
- substantial
- serious
- big
- consequential
- momentous
- material
- noteworthy
- pivotal
- conspicuous
- remarkable
- weighty
- outstanding
- prominent
- striking
- appreciable
- eventful
- measurable
- discernible
- discernable
3
as in unreasonable
not using or following good reasoning an inconsequential line of argument that did little to further the prosecution's case Synonyms & Similar Words
- unreasonable
- irrational
- unreasoning
- illegitimate
- misleading
- absurd
- inconsequent
- meaningless
- silly
- illogical
- weak
- foolish
- unreasoned
- invalid
- fallacious
- nonrational
- weird
- odd
- unusual
- inconsistent
- unsound
- strange
- misguided
- specious
- sophistic
- random
- nonsensical
- unconsidered
- asinine
- inexplicable
- eristic
- surreal
- insane
- unconvincing
- preposterous
- sophistical
- eristical
- ill-advised
- unaccountable
- unexplainable
- reasonless
- disorganized
- nutty
- half-baked
- senseless
- peculiar
- wacky
- mad
- rambling
- whacky
- disordered
- Kafkaesque
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- reasonable
- logical
- valid
- rational
- wise
- sound
- sensible
- justified
- sane
- commonsense
- plausible
- just
- sober
- reasoned
- compelling
- certain
- satisfying
- enlightened
- solid
- convincing
- true
- persuasive
- clear
- well-grounded
- informed
- credible
- cogent
- well-founded
- sure
- organized
- ordered
- demonstrated
- confirmed
- substantiated
- validated
- established
- corroborated
- openheartednesses
- opening
- opening (up)
- opening bid
- opening bit
- opening day
- opening die
- opening gambit
- opening gun
- opening hours
- opening material
- opening night
- opening out
- opening up
- openings
- openlier
- openliest
- openly
- openmindednesses
- openmouthed
- openmouthed grunt
- openmouthedly
- openmouthedness
- openmouthednesses
- openness