inessential

[in-i-sen-shuhl] / ˌɪn ɪˈsɛn ʃəl /

ADJECTIVE

unnecessary

Synonyms

STRONG

accidental chance excess needless nonessential prodigal surplus undesirable unessential wanton

WEAK

additional avoidable beside the point casual causeless dispensable exorbitant expendable extraneous extrinsic fortuitous futile gratuitous haphazard irrelevant lavish noncompulsory optional profuse random redundant supererogatory superfluous uncalled-for uncritical unneeded unrequired useless worthless

Antonyms

STRONG

careful designed essential necessary needed planned

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