unessential

un·es·sen·tial

adj \ˌən-ə-ˈsen(t)-shəl\

Definition of UNESSENTIAL

1

: not essential : dispensable, unimportant

2

archaic : void of essence : insubstantial

Examples of UNESSENTIAL

1. <don't pack any unessential items until we're sure we have room for everything we'll actually need>

First Known Use of UNESSENTIAL

circa 1656

Related to UNESSENTIAL

Synonyms: dispensable, gratuitous, inessential, needless, nonessential, uncalled-for, unnecessary, unwarranted

Antonyms: essential, indispensable, necessary, needed, needful, required

Related Words: discretionary, elective, optional; extra, extraneous, irrelative, irrelevant, redundant, superfluous

Near Antonyms: all-important, crucial, important, vital; imperative, pressing, urgent

[+]more[-]hide

Rhymes with UNESSENTIAL

differential, inessential, influential, nonessential