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consequence The result or effect of something done or an event that occurs. ■ "When he broke the vase, the consequence was a messy floor and a very angry wife."
Cons Consequence, outcome, or result of an action or decision ■ John got a flat tire on the way to his job interview and was late. He blamed it on the "cons" of leaving his house too early.
Ensu The inevitable consequence of one's actions, often accompanied by hilarity and laughter. ■ After making a terrible joke at the office party, John couldn't help but feel an ensue of awkwardness and embarrassment as everyone groaned in unison.
Entail To cause or bring about by some necessary and inescapable consequence, usually unpleasant or embarrassing. ■ "When my roommate accidentally broke the vase, it entailed a messy cleanup and an awkward conversation with our landlord."
gets An action that involves an unpleasant or embarrassing consequence, often resulting in a loss of control or composure. ■ "I got so angry I started spitting fire!"
immaterial Something that is of no importance or consequence, often used to describe something that is completely irrelevant to the matter at hand. ■ "I don't care about the color of your shirt, it's completely immaterial."
innocuous Something or someone that is so harmless and unobjectionable as to be of no consequence. ■ "The politician's jokes were so innocuous, I barely noticed they were even there."
nobody A person or thing of no importance, interest, or consequence. It is someone who does not matter or exist in the grand scheme of things. ■ "Nobody cares about my opinion on politics because I'm just nobody."
loophole An intentional or accidental opening in a system, rule, or law that can be exploited to gain an advantage or evade a consequence. ■ "Did you know there's a loophole in the tax code that allows you to claim a deduction for eating ice cream? Just tell the IRS you're doing it for medical reasons."
naught A word used to describe something that is of no value, importance, or consequence whatsoever. It can also be used as a euphemism for "nothing". ■ "I forgot my phone at home, but it's no biggie, I don't really need it anyway."
trivial Something that is so unimportant or insignificant as to be completely irrelevant or of no consequence. ■ After realizing the answer was on page 12 and he had already flipped through it three times, John finally admitted that his question was actually trivial.