insignificance

CEFRB2

/ˌɪnsɪˈɡnjɪfɪkəns/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The state of being unimportant or too small to matter.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    the state of being insignificant

Examples

  • He felt his own insignificance standing before the ocean.

  • The insignificance of the event was clear.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1

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More examples

In context
  • He felt the insignificance of his role.

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The award ceremony made him feel the blank of his own achievements compared to others.

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Origin

noun

From in- + significance.