inconsiderable
pronunciation
How to pronounce inconsiderable in British English:
UK [ˌɪnkənˈsɪdrəbl]
How to pronounce inconsiderable in American English:
US [ˌɪnkənˈsɪdərəbəl]
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- Adjective:
- too small or unimportant to merit attention
Word Origin
- inconsiderable (adj.)
- 1590s, from French inconsidérable (16c.), from in- "not" (see in- (1)) + considérable (see considerable). Related: Inconsiderably.
Antonym
Example
- 1. Your attention to this not inconsiderable matter is most appreciated .
- 2. His contribution was not inconsiderable .
- 3. Earning samuelson not inconsiderable profit as well as fame , the book symbolises his not always successful efforts at maintaining the discipline 's relevance to the world outside .
- 4. My strength is inconsiderable , a crowd of people 's strength is big and powerful !
- 5. All other inventions and discoveries were inconsiderable or at least subordinate .