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Insignificant vs Unsubstantial - What's the difference?

insignificant | unsubstantial |

As adjectives the difference between insignificant and unsubstantial

is that insignificant is not significant; not important, consequential, or having a noticeable effect while unsubstantial is (archaic).

insignificant

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Not significant; not important, consequential, or having a noticeable effect.
    • Such things are insignificant details compared to the main goal.

    Synonyms

    * See also

    Antonyms

    * significant

    Derived terms

    * insignificance * insignificantly

    unsubstantial

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (archaic)