Unimportance

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈɪmpɔːrtns/

Definitions of unimportance

noun the state or quality of being unimportant or insignificant

Example Sentences

A1 The unimportance of the task was evident.

A2 She realized the unimportance of material possessions.

B1 The unimportance of his opinion became clear during the meeting.

B2 The unimportance of the issue was highlighted by the lack of interest from the public.

C1 He dismissed the unimportance of the research findings, believing they were inconsequential.

C2 The unimportance of the decision was emphasized by the fact that it had no impact on the overall outcome.

Examples of unimportance in a Sentence

formal The committee discussed the unimportance of the minor details in the overall project.

informal Who cares about the unimportance of that small issue?

slang That's so irrelevant, it's unimportance is laughable.

figurative In the grand scheme of things, the unimportance of that decision was like a drop in the ocean.

Grammatical Forms of unimportance

plural

unimportances

comparative

more unimportant

superlative

most unimportant

present tense

is unimportant

future tense

will be unimportant

perfect tense

has been unimportant

continuous tense

is being unimportant

singular

unimportance

positive degree

important

infinitive

to be unimportant

gerund

being unimportant

participle

unimportant

Origin and Evolution of unimportance

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'unimportance' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the noun 'importance' meaning 'significance or relevance'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'unimportance' has retained its original meaning of lacking significance or relevance, and is commonly used in contemporary English to describe something of little importance or value.