Unimportant

Pronunciation: /ʌnɪmˈpɔrtənt/

Definitions of unimportant

adjective describing a lack of importance or significance

Example Sentences

A1 My favorite color is unimportant, as long as the shirt fits well.

A2 In this recipe, the amount of salt used is unimportant.

B1 For some people, punctuality is unimportant, but for others it is crucial.

B2 The minor grammatical errors in the report are unimportant compared to the overall content.

C1 In the grand scheme of things, the issue of which movie to watch tonight seems unimportant.

C2 When making life-changing decisions, the opinions of others become unimportant.

Examples of unimportant in a Sentence

formal In the grand scheme of things, the issue at hand is quite unimportant.

informal Don't worry about it, it's really unimportant in the long run.

slang Who cares about that? It's totally unimportant.

figurative Her words were like leaves in the wind, unimportant and easily forgotten.

Grammatical Forms of unimportant

• past tense: unimportance
• plural: unimportants
• comparative: less important
• superlative: least important
• present tense: unimportant
• future tense: will be unimportant
• perfect tense: has been unimportant
• continuous tense: is being unimportant
• singular: unimportant
• positive degree: important
• infinitive: to be unimportant
• gerund: being unimportant
• participle: unimportant

Origin and Evolution of unimportant

First Known Use: 1750 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'unimportant' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'important' meaning 'significant or of great value'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'unimportant' has retained its original meaning of not being significant or of great value. However, its usage has expanded to describe things that are trivial, inconsequential, or not worth paying attention to.