insignificance
noun
in·sig·nif·i·cance
ˌin(t)-sig-ˈni-fi-kən(t)s 
: the quality or state of being insignificant
Synonyms
Examples of insignificance in a Sentence
a tabloid newspaper devoted to people and events of astonishing insignificance
Recent Examples on the Web
But Messud is expansive in her descriptions of their insignificance.
—
Emma Alpern, Vulture, 7 May 2024
Bin Laden’s successor, Ayman al-Zawahiri, communicates only through rare propaganda releases, and al Qaeda’s most powerful offshoot, the Islamic State (or ISIS), has seen its territorial holdings dwindle to insignificance in Iraq and Syria.
—Elliot Ackerman, Foreign Affairs, 24 Aug. 2021
Tom compares his value in the national economy with the insignificance of an instantly replaceable stuntman.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 2 May 2024
Reminded of my human insignificance, the fear melts away.
—Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 19 Mar. 2024
See all Example Sentences for insignificance 
Emma Alpern, Vulture, 7 May 2024
Bin Laden’s successor, Ayman al-Zawahiri, communicates only through rare propaganda releases, and al Qaeda’s most powerful offshoot, the Islamic State (or ISIS), has seen its territorial holdings dwindle to insignificance in Iraq and Syria.
—Elliot Ackerman, Foreign Affairs, 24 Aug. 2021
Tom compares his value in the national economy with the insignificance of an instantly replaceable stuntman.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 2 May 2024
Reminded of my human insignificance, the fear melts away.
—Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 19 Mar. 2024
See all Example Sentences for insignificance
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'insignificance.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near insignificance
Cite this Entry
“Insignificance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insignificance. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
Copy CitationKids Definition
insignificance
noun
in·sig·nif·i·cance
ˌin(t)-sig-ˈnif-i-kən(t)s
: the quality or state of being insignificant
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share