inessential

adjective

in·es·sen·tial ˌi-nə-ˈsen(t)-shəl

Synonyms of inessential next

: not essential : unessential

: having no essence

inessential noun

Examples of inessential in a Sentence

he writes very spare prose, with nary an inessential word to be found

Recent Examples on the Web The new character forces viewers to make sense of a convoluted, ultimately inessential timeline of the reporting process; her point of entry into Lina’s life is especially confusing. —

Judy Berman, TIME, 3 Sep. 2024 The commentary was no less inessential with the addition of Jimmy Fallon, who also has a show on NBC. —

Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2024 Running a taxing three hours, this first part of a quartet of films is littered with inessential scenes and characters that go nowhere, taking far too long to connect its messy plot threads. —

David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 May 2024 His standup act has favored proudly inessential observations about driving, dating and air travel — workaday zingers to which citizens of all political stripes are equally vulnerable. —

Marc Tracy, New York Times, 4 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for inessential

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