inconsiderable
adjective
Simple meaning
Too small or unimportant to merit attention.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ɪnkənˈsɪdɚəbəl
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
adjective
Too small or unimportant to merit attention
“Passed his life in an inconsiderable village.”
Too unimportant to be worthy of attention.
Impossible to consider as a possibility; inconceivable.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
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This meaning: Too small or unimportant to merit attention
Used this way, inconsiderable is a common word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It stays understated rather than dramatic. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
“Passed his life in an inconsiderable village.”
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Mild
- How common
- Common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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