Definition

In a manner that does not have any significant effect or importance.

Example

He spoke inconsequently, as if his words did not matter at all.

Conversation

Did you notice how he responded to the criticism?

Yeah, it seemed like he took it inconsequently and didn’t care at all.

I wonder if he even realized it was a big deal.

Probably not; some people just brush things off like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Inconsequently → It is formed from "in-" (meaning not) and "consequent" (from Latin "consequentem", meaning following or resulting). The word "inconsequently" means not following logically or without a logical result.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('in-') leading to something that 'follows' ('consequent') — that's why inconsequently means something that does not logically follow.

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