Nonnoteworthy

Nonnoteworthy is an adjective that describes something that is not worthy of notice or attention. It marks the absence of notable qualities, impact, or significance in a person, event, statement, or object. The term is more often encountered in observational or critical writing than in everyday speech and is typically used to emphasize triviality or ordinariness.

Etymology and usage: The word is a transparent compound formed from non- and noteworthy. It signals a deliberate deemphasis of importance. It is relatively rare in standard prose and may be perceived as formal, ironic, or playful depending on context. In journalism or critique, it can function to distinguish routine details from items that merit fuller coverage.

Examples and nuance: “The press release summarized the conference with nonnoteworthy statistics.” “Most of the meeting consisted of nonnoteworthy procedural updates.” Compare with “noteworthy,” which asserts significance. The opposite sentiment is often expressed with terms such as unremarkable, insignificant, or banal, though each carries its own shade of meaning.

See also: noteworthy; insignificant; unremarkable; banal.