INCONSIDERABLE Synonyms: 109 Similar and Opposite Words

inconsiderable

adjective

ˌin-kən-ˈsi-dər-(ə-)bəl

Definition of inconsiderable

as in small

lacking importance the duties of the club's vice president are inconsiderable by any standard

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as in slight

so small or unimportant as to warrant little or no attention an inconsiderable number of complaints about the car seat

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Recent Examples of inconsiderable The skyscraper will rise to 210 m (689 ft), which isn't an inconsiderable height, but is nowhere near the massive Dubai buildings like the Burj Khalifa mentioned and the Tiger Sky Tower. — New Atlas, 21 Jan. 2026 But the transporting power of this festival—weirdly enhanced, even, by the not-inconsiderable hassle of navigating it—has always felt inextricable from the transporting power of its movies. — Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025 The base Taycan, which starts at a not-inconsiderable $86,700 for the 2023 model year makes do with just a single electric motor driving the rear wheels. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 21 Dec. 2022 Writing in The Washington Post, Adam Taylor explains that although the British government usually collects a not-inconsiderable 40 percent on inheritances exceeding $380,000, Charles won’t pay a cent because he’s exempted. — Timothy Noah, The New Republic, 14 Sep. 2022 See All Example Sentences for inconsiderable

Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconsiderable

Adjective

Instead, contestants compete for crowd reaction and are rewarded with attention and, in some cases, small cash prizes.

— Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
Mix the cornstarch with the cold water in a small bowl to make a smooth slurry.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of small

Adjective

Storms could be severe, with a level 2 out of 5; a slight risk is in place.

— Laura Bannon, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
However, recent August polling shows Democrats are making ground on Republicans — still within the poll's margin of error — but with Talarico having a slight edge over Paxton.

— Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of slight

Adjective

That individual, who is a club employee, suffered a minor head injury and refused medical attention at the scene, fire officials said.

— Adi Guajardo, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
Counter said the Bruin’s fire-alarm system is currently monitored, its emergency generator will be tested in the coming weeks, and several minor plumbing issues are being addressed.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of minor

Adjective

Those sea views will keep you company during your workout on the little gym platform overlooking the beach.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
Increased regular season importance Arguably the biggest criticism of the current 18-team format is that there was too little reward for teams who demonstrated regular season excellence.

— Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of little

Adjective

In less trifling hands, there’s no telling what these tools could do, are doing now.

— CHRIS COLIN, Wired News, 18 May 2026
Meanwhile, that global temperature record that DiCaprio mentioned in his acceptance speech in 2016 seems almost trifling compared to what has happened since.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026