unimportant
UK: ˌʌnɪmˈpɔːt(ə)nt | US: ˌʌnɪmˈpɔːrt(ə)nt
adj. lacking significance or value
adj. not worthy of attention
The word "unimportant" combines the negative prefix "un-" (from Old English "un-," meaning "not") with "important" (from Latin "importare," meaning "to bring in" or "to signify"). Over time, "important" evolved to mean "of great significance," while "un-" negates this, creating the sense of "not significant." The logical progression reflects how prefixes can invert core meanings while preserving structural clarity.
The typo was unimportant and didn’t affect the document’s meaning.
She dismissed his comment as unimportant gossip.
In the grand scheme, these details are relatively unimportant.
He focused on major issues, ignoring unimportant distractions.
The teacher reminded students that no question is unimportant.