unimportant meaning

UK US /ənɪmˈpɔrtənt/ 4 syllables

unimportant (adjective): not important.

unimportant has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

unimportant as an adjective

  1. not important
    • a relatively unimportant feature of the system
    • the question seems unimportant

    Opposite: important

    Similar: inconsequent, immaterial, fiddling, lightweight, nickel-and-dime, potty

    Related forms: unimportance

  2. devoid of importance, meaning, or force

    Synonyms: insignificant

    Similar: hole-and-corner, flimsy, inappreciable, light, superficial

    Related forms: unimportance

How to pronounce unimportant

unimportant is pronounced /ənɪmˈpɔrtənt/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the third syllable.

Scrabble score: 15 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with UN · words ending in NT · 11-letter words

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