Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

seemingly-inconsequential

Adjective
/ˈsiːmɪŋli ˌɪnkənˈsɛkwənʃəl/
Definition
Appearing to have little or no importance or significance.
Examples
  • He brushed aside the seemingly-inconsequential details, not realizing they were crucial to the overall outcome.
  • Her seemingly-inconsequential comments during the discussion sparked a new idea that changed the project direction.
Meaning
Describing something that seems unimportant at first glance but may have deeper implications.
Synonyms
  • trivial
  • insignificant
  • minor
  • negligible
  • unimportant