consequential UK /ˌkɒnsɪˈkwɛnʃəl/US /ˌkɑnsɪˈkwɛnʃəl/ adjective4 •Following as a result. •Having significant consequences; of importance.The more profound and consequential the issue, the more stubborn our denial. — 2023 •Important or significant. •Self-important.He was a very short, fat little man, with immensely long grey side-whiskers, and a most consequential manner. — 1919 formsmore consequential · most consequential