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important Antonyms

Opposite of important

Because the opposite of important shifts with each meaning, the 18 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Of great significance, value, or consequence; having a major effect on the course of events or the nature of something.

Usage Example

"Regular exercise and a balanced diet are unimportant factors in maintaining long-term health."

Strongest
unimportant
insignificant
trivial
inconsequential
minor
Strong
negligible
immaterial
inessential
petty
trifling

• adjective (Context 2)

Having high rank, social status, or authority; influential.

Usage Example

"Several low-ranking diplomats attended the summit to negotiate the trade agreement."

Strongest
low-ranking
obscure
lowly
Strong
subordinate
powerless
inferior
minor
unknown
humble

Similar words to important

Words similar to important shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

significant
influential
prominent
high-ranking
crucial
vital
essential
critical
See all synonyms of important

• Nearby Words

import
importable
importance
important
importantly
importation
importer

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Important. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/important
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