unimportant

adjective

un·​im·​por·​tant ˌən-im-ˈpȯr-tᵊnt How to pronounce unimportant (audio)
especially Southern US and New England -tənt, 
-dənt
Synonyms of unimportantnext
: lacking in importance : not important : minor, trivial
unimportant details
a relatively unimportant problem
unimportantly adverb

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Examples of unimportant in a Sentence

we figured that the details were unimportant as long as we got the basic design correct
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When the shape or style of your cube is unimportant, look for high-capacity ice cube trays that hold a dozen cubes or more. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2026 Some photos have subtle variations, while others include figures who may have been deemed unimportant at the time. — ABC News, 30 June 2026 This isn't because taxes were unimportant, but because the Declaration aimed to build a case for independence, not a comprehensive historical record. — Joseph Thorndike, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 The survey said this does not mean technical skills are unimportant, but that employers value the capacity to learn, adapt and collaborate at least as much as any specific technical competency. — Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 27 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for unimportant

Word History

First Known Use

1750, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unimportant was in 1750

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“Unimportant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unimportant. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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