irrelevant

Definition

  • adjective: not important or relating to what is being discussed right now
  • adjective: not relevant
  • sometimes + 'to'
  • synonyms: inapplicable, unrelated, extraneous

Examples

  • Her comments were 'irrelevant to' our discussion.

  • He talked 'irrelevantly' about the weather.

  • His comment is completely 'irrelevant'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Illegal surveillance. Reckless endangerment. Attempted murder. Except you said you hired these guys. That's irrelevant. Now, look. It's our job to tell you what we've got. So far, we don't have motive. What was my father like, (..)
    1997 The Game