unessential

[ uhn-uh-sen-shuhl ]

adjective

1. not of prime importance; not indispensable.

   Synonyms: unimportant, dispensable, unnecessary

noun

1. an unessential thing; nonessential.

unessential

/ ˌʌnɪˈsɛnʃəl /

adjective

1. a less common word for inessential

noun

1. something that is not essential

Derived Forms

• ˌunesˈsentially, adverb

Other Words From

• unes·sential·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of unessential¹

First recorded in 1650–60; un- ¹ + essential

Example Sentences

In all, the resort had one, unessential ski lift damaged, while a few ski patrol and maintenance shacks burned down.

From Los Angeles Times

Buses and trains were cancelled in the Skane region on Thursday morning and authorities urged people to avoid unessential travel.

From BBC

But it does mean there are likely to be cuts to other services which the council deems as "unessential".

From BBC

The JMA urged residents in the area to avoid unessential outings and warned of potential mudslides, flooding and thunderstorms.

From Seattle Times

The company acknowledged that 2022 would be a more difficult year from the start and soaring inflation has made it even tougher as Americans take more items deemed unessential off their shopping lists.

From Seattle Times