What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
trivialness
Example
The argument was about the trivialness of the issue. [trivialness: noun]
Example
She dismissed his comment as trivialness. [trivialness: noun]
unimportance
Example
The unimportance of the matter was evident from the lack of attention it received. [unimportance: noun]
Example
He realized the unimportance of his mistake in the grand scheme of things. [unimportance: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Unimportance is more commonly used than trivialness in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between trivialness and unimportance?
Unimportance is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, while trivialness is typically associated with an informal tone.
