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unimportant people

[/ˌʌnɪmˈpɔːrtənt ˈpiːpl/]
noun phrase
pessoas sem importância
1. individuals who lack influence, power, or social status; those considered insignificant or of little consequence
The government tends to ignore the concerns of unimportant people.
O governo tende a ignorar as preocupações das pessoas sem importância.
2. ordinary individuals without prominence or notability in society
History is often written about great leaders, not unimportant people.
A história é frequentemente escrita sobre grandes líderes, não sobre pessoas comuns.
NYC Slang
nobodies
Synonyms
ordinary peoplecommon folknobodiesinsignificant peopleunremarkable individualspeople of no consequence
Antonyms
important peopleinfluential peopleprominent figuresVIPsdignitariescelebrities

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pessoas sem importância
most common and neutral usage
São Paulo
gente miúda
colloquial expression meaning small people
Rio de Janeiro
galera sem expressão
informal, slang usage
Portugal
pessoas de pouca monta
formal Portuguese expression meaning people of little account

Related Idioms & Phrases

small potatoes
small fry
riffraff
não contar para nada (to not count for anything)
ser uma ninguém (to be a nobody)
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