Basic Details
Word: Insignificant
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Not important or worthy of attention.
Synonyms: Unimportant, trivial, minor
Antonyms: Significant, important, major
Idioms and Phrases
- In the grand scheme of things: Used to indicate that something is not as important as it seems when viewed in the larger context. Example: "In the grand scheme of things, forgetting to bring an umbrella is quite insignificant."
- Its a drop in the ocean: Used to describe a small or insignificant amount in comparison to something larger. Example: "The money he donated was a drop in the ocean compared to the total cost of the project."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The comments on the video were mostly insignificant, focusing on minor details.
Example 2: She felt that her contributions to the group project were insignificant compared to her classmates' efforts.
Example 3: Although he lost a few coins, in the grand scheme of things, that amount was quite insignificant.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "insignificant" comes from the Latin root "significare," which means "to signify"? So calling something insignificant means it doesn't signify or have importance!
Famous Quote
"Nothing is insignificant in the history of a human life." - Virginia Woolf
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "insignificant" mean?
a) Very important
b) Not important
c) Very large
d) Highly valuable
Answer: b) Not important
2. Which of these is a synonym of "insignificant"?
a) Major
b) Tiny
c) Unimportant
d) Notable
Answer: c) Unimportant
3. Which sentence uses "insignificant" correctly?
a) The insignificant child won the race.
b) She found the insignificant mistake in the recipe helped it taste better.
c) His insignificant savings allowed him to buy a new car.
d) The meeting was about an insignificant topic that nobody cared about.
Answer: d) The meeting was about an insignificant topic that nobody cared about.
4. Which idiom means the same as "insignificant"?
a) Its a drop in the ocean
b) On cloud nine
c) In the same boat
d) The best of both worlds
Answer: a) Its a drop in the ocean
5. What is the opposite of "insignificant"?
a) Small
b) Unnoticeable
c) Major
d) Trivial
Answer: c) Major
