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

Examples of inconsequential in a Sentence

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

Representing the largest of any such study so far, the research indicates that the negative outcomes that are linked with heavy cannabis use are not as inconsequential as commonly thought. —Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 28 Jan. 2025

One largely inconsequential example: At several points over the past three years, we’ve been told that millennials are at war with Gen Z. —Rebecca Jennings, Vox, 10 Jan. 2025

In the moment, these concessions feel inescapable and inconsequential. —Dhruv Khullar, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025

The rest of the Pat Garrett soundtrack, however, is mostly pleasant but inconsequential instrumental sketches. 36. —Al Shipley, SPIN, 25 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1823, in the meaning defined at sense 2b

Kids Definition

inconsequential

adjective

in·​con·​se·​quen·​tial (ˌ)in-ˌkän(t)-sə-ˈkwen-chəl 

: not important