Important
adj.thoughtful, capableeveryday
What it means
Having enough value or consequence to deserve particular attention.
Reach for it when identifying what materially affects a person, decision, or outcome
The interviews revealed an important barrier that the survey had missed.
Choose between these
8- everyday
concise language should identify a central contributor
not when Key is vague resume shorthand unless the exact role is also stated.
- warm
importance comes from affection and personal history
not when Cherished is wrong for an urgent technical risk or strategic priority.
- warm
personal value, purpose, or emotional substance is central
not when Meaningful does not always affect decisions or outcomes.
- professional
the thing is required for success or completeness
not when Essential is stronger than important; failure must follow from its absence.
- professional
a person or factor changes what others think or do
not when Influence is one kind of importance and should not replace value or necessity.
- professional
significant
the effect or meaning is large enough to matter analytically
not when Significant can imply statistical testing, and it does not necessarily mean personally valued.
- formal
consequential
the choice will produce substantial results or effects
not when It can sound ominous and is too heavy for affectionate personal value.
- formal
the fact deserves mention because it stands out
not when Something notable may be curious rather than consequential.
Said against
3- trivial
- insignificant
- irrelevant
It naturally appears in
3- important decision
The move is an important decision, so each family member will have time to respond.
- important role
Volunteers played an important role in keeping the library accessible.
- deeply important
The river remains deeply important to the community's identity.