negligible consequences
/ˌnɛɡ.lɪˈdʒɪ.bəl kənˈsɛkvənsɪz/ · neg.li.giˈbəl.kənˈsɛk.vən.siz
noun
- The small or insignificant effects or results of an action or decision. The company's decision to downsize had negligible consequences for the local economy.
noun
- The minimal or unimportant outcomes or repercussions of a situation or event. The storm had negligible consequences for the city, causing only minor damage and disruptions.
Synonyms
insignificant effectssmall outcomesminimal repercussionsunimportant consequencesminor impactsmall results
Antonyms
Did you know? The concept of negligible consequences is often used in risk assessment and decision-making, where the potential outcomes of an action are weighed against the likelihood of those outcomes occurring.