Meaning & use
nonentity
A person or thing regarded as unimportant or without significant influence.
See it in a sentence
Before his breakthrough role, the actor was a nonentity in Hollywood.
In the company's early years, the brand was a nonentity compared to its rivals.
A note on using this word
Carries a dismissive tone, so it is best used carefully to avoid sounding unnecessarily harsh.
Words with a similar meaning
nobodycipher
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Words with an opposite meaning
celebrity
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