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inconsequential trait

[ɪnˌkɑːnsɪˈkwɛnʃəl treɪt]
noun phrasepl: inconsequential traits
traço insignificante
1. A characteristic or feature of little importance or significance; a minor or trivial attribute that does not substantially affect the outcome or value of something
His tendency to tap his pen while thinking was an inconsequential trait that didn't affect his work quality.
Sua tendência de bater a caneta enquanto pensava era um traço insignificante que não afetava a qualidade de seu trabalho.
2. A distinguishing mark or quality that has minimal impact or relevance to a larger context
The color of the packaging is merely an inconsequential trait in the product's overall success.
A cor da embalagem é meramente um traço insignificante no sucesso geral do produto.
NYC Slang
no big deal trait / minor thing
Synonyms
trivial traitminor characteristicnegligible featureunimportant attributetrifling quality
Antonyms
essential traitfundamental characteristicsignificant featureimportant attributecritical quality

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
traço insignificante
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
característica trivial
Often used in formal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
traço sem importância
More colloquial variation
Portugal
característica irrelevante
Preferred in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

not worth mentioning
a drop in the bucket
neither here nor there
of no consequence
not amount to a hill of beans
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