seemingly minor

Frequency: 6.913.0 per million words

Indicates that something appears minor on the surface, but might not be.

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Examples (10)

  • What began as a seemingly minor disagreement escalated into a major conflict.
  • The manager dismissed the complaint as a seemingly minor issue, but it deeply affected team morale.
  • She overlooked a seemingly minor detail in the contract, which later caused significant problems.
  • His injury was seemingly minor at first, but it required extensive rehabilitation.
  • They underestimated the impact of a seemingly minor change in the software's algorithm.
  • A seemingly minor oversight in security led to a massive data breach.
  • The artist paid meticulous attention to every seemingly minor brushstroke, making the masterpiece unique.
  • Don't ignore even a seemingly minor symptom; it could indicate a serious condition.
  • The detective realized that the seemingly minor clue was actually central to solving the case.
  • He made a seemingly minor adjustment to the machine, which dramatically improved its efficiency.