Insignificance

having no importance or connection with something

His personal anecdotes were irrelevant to the topic of the lecture.

so small or insignificant that can be completely disregarded

The amount of sugar in the diet soda is negligible, making it a popular choice for those watching their sugar intake.

a sweet dish made with layers of cake, custard, jelly, and cream

appearing to have a certain quality, yet lacking it in reality

His apologies seemed superficial and insincere.

having no crucial or primary importance

not easily seen, observed, or perceived due to a lack of prominence

away from borders or edges with a little or no distance

The marginal notes in the textbook helped explain the main concepts.

not enough to attract attention or seem important

When compared to the vastness of the ocean, the size of the pebble seemed inconsiderable.

lacking any purpose or goal

The argument was pointless as neither party was willing to compromise.

lacking significance or importance

The typo in the report was inconsequential and did not affect the overall message.

small or meager in amount, often considered inadequate

Despite working long hours, he earned only a paltry sum each month.

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

She made an incidental remark about the weather before starting her speech.

lacking substance, solidity, or significance

having a size or significance so minute that makes it challenging to notice or appreciate

to reduce the value of something

to consider someone or something as less important, valuable, or skillful than they actually are

Many people underrate the importance of sleep for overall health.

(of human activities or natural forces) to gradually break down rocks, mountains, hills, etc.

The constant freeze and thaw cycles degrade the rock faces.

to lower the rank, status, or quality of something

Continuous neglect can downgrade the overall condition of a building.

to gradually decrease the effectiveness, confidence, or power of something or someone

Skipping maintenance checks might undermine the long-term reliability of the equipment.

to reduce the importance, significance, or emphasis placed on something

to make something seem less important, significant, or serious than it actually is