Nonentity

Pronunciation: /ˈnɑːnˌɛntɪti/

Definitions of nonentity

noun a person or thing with no special or interesting qualities; an unimportant person or thing

Example Sentences

A1 She felt like a nonentity in the crowded room.

A2 The character in the story was portrayed as a nonentity, easily forgotten by others.

B1 After losing his job, he struggled with feelings of being a nonentity in society.

B2 The CEO dismissed the intern as a nonentity, not worth his time.

C1 Despite his wealth and success, he still felt like a nonentity in the grand scheme of things.

C2 The artist's work was once considered a nonentity in the art world, but now it is highly regarded.

Examples of nonentity in a Sentence

formal The new political candidate was dismissed as a nonentity by the established leaders.

informal I don't pay attention to that nonentity, they don't have any influence.

slang She's just a total nonentity in our social circle.

figurative In the grand scheme of things, we are all just nonentities compared to the vastness of the universe.

Grammatical Forms of nonentity

• plural: nonentities
• comparative: more nonentity
• superlative: most nonentity
• present tense: nonentity
• future tense: will be nonentity
• perfect tense: has been nonentity
• continuous tense: is being nonentity
• singular: nonentity
• positive degree: nonentity
• infinitive: to be a nonentity
• gerund: being a nonentity
• participle: nonentity

Origin and Evolution of nonentity

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'nonentity' originated from the Latin word 'non entitas', which means 'not being'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something that does not exist or has no real existence, the word 'nonentity' has evolved to also refer to a person of little significance or importance.