Insignificance (Noun)
Meaning
The quality of having little or no significance.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The discovery of a small, remote island in the Pacific was met with a sense of insignificance in the grand scheme of global geography.
- The minor detail in the overall design was barely noticeable, a mere speck of insignificance in the grand tapestry of the artwork.
- After a few months, the excitement of the new job wore off, and the daily routine felt like a dull, crushing insignificance.
- The astronomer's mind reeled as she contemplated the insignificance of humanity in the vast expanse of the universe.
- The local politician's scandals were relegated to a small paragraph on page 10 of the newspaper, a reflection of their insignificance in the larger world of politics.