Bedrock, acute, basic, condition, basics, and basis are all synonyms for essential. Inessential, unimportant, and optional are antonyms of essential. And here are 99 another word for essential.
1. crucial
2. basic
3. necessity
4. fundamentals
The adjective "essential" has a variety of synonyms that differ in length. 3 synonyms with 3 letters, 4 synonyms with 4 letters, 8 synonyms with 5 letters, 7 synonyms with 6 letters, 8 synonyms with 7 letters, 6 synonyms with 8 letters, 16 synonyms with 9 letters, 12 synonyms with 10 letters, 8 synonyms with 11 letters, 9 synonyms with 12 letters, 5 synonyms with 13 letters, 3 synonyms with 14 letters, 1 synonym with 15 letters, 1 synonym with 16 letters, 1 synonym with 18 letters, 1 synonym with 21 letters, and 1 synonym with 22 letters, for a total of 94 synonyms for essential.
Water is essential for life.
Safety is essential at work.
Vitamins are essential for health.
It's essential to stay focused.
| Word | Opposites | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| Replacement | Original, substitution | Substitute, alternative |
| Inconsistent | Consistent, steady | Incompatible with, conflicting with |
| Assignment | Free time, leisure | Task, piece of work |
| Loneliness | Companionship, togetherness | Isolation, friendlessness |
| Accomplishment | Failure, setback | Achievement, act |
| Resentment | Contentment, happiness | Bitterness, indignation |
| Romantic | Platonic, unromantic | Amorous, intimate |
| Attentive | Inattentive, inconsiderate | Alert, awake |
| Assertive | Retiring, passive, submissive | Confident, forceful |
| Center | Edge, outskirts | Middle, core |
| Priceless | Worthless, cheap | Of incalculable value/worth, of inestimable value/worth |
| Development | Decline, stagnation | Evolution, growth |
| Central | Side, extreme, outer | Middle, centre |
| Pretentious | Natural, unaffected | Affected, ostentatious |
| Trivial | Important, significant, life-and-death | Unimportant, insignificant |
| At present | In the past, in the future | At the moment, just now |
| Present | Past, future, absent | In attendance, attending |
| Reckless | Careful, cautious, prudent | Rash, careless |
| Enter | Leave, scratch | Go in/into, come in/into |
| Encompasses | Excludes, omits | Surround, enclose |
| Compliment | Insult, criticism | Flattering remark, tribute |
| Eccentric | Ordinary, conventional | Unconventional, uncommon |
| Student | Teacher, instructor | Undergraduate, postgraduate |
| Transparent | Obscure, ambiguous | See-through, clear |
| Complacent | Dissatisfied, humble | Smug, self-satisfied |
| Coherent | Incoherent, muddled | Logical, reasoned |
| Extent | Limitation, restriction | Area, size |
| Impression | Neglect, disregard | Feeling, sense |
| Entity | Nonentity, non-existence | Organization, institution |
| Relentless | Short-lived, irresolute, intermittent | Persistent, continuing |
| Prudent | Unwise, imprudent, incautious, extravagant | Wise, well judged |
| Depress | Encourage, raise | Make sad, sadden |
| Depressing | Uplifting, encouraging | Upsetting, distressing |
| Nonsense | Sense, meaning | Balderdash, gibberish |
| Entitle | Deny, restrict | Qualify, make eligible |
| Selfless | Selfish, egoistic, inconsiderate, mean | Unselfish, altruistic |
| Document | Erase, delete | Official paper, legal paper |
| Consensus | Disagreement, minority view | Agreement, harmony |
| Nonetheless | Therefore, consequently | In spite of that/everything, nevertheless |
| Successful | Unsuccessful, unsuccessful, unprofitable, poor | Victorious, triumphant |
| Helpless | Independent, powerful, capable | Dependent, incapable |
| Indifferent | Heedful, caring | Unconcerned about, apathetic about/towards |
| Hopeless | Optimistic, remediable, curable, hopeful | Despairing, without hope |
| Silent | Audible, noisy | Completely quiet, still |
| Progressive | Regressive, conservative | Continuing, continuous |
| Superficial | Deep, thorough | Surface, exterior |
| Incentive | Deterrent, disincentive | Inducement, motivation |
| Intimidate | Reassure, comfort | Frighten, menace |
| Intimidating | Comforting, reassuring | Frightening, alarming |
| Mentor | Student, mentee | Adviser, guide |
| Entertainment | Boredom, drudgery | Amusement, pleasure |
| Excellent | Poor, inferior | Very good, superb |
| Insufficient | Sufficient, adequate | Inadequate, not enough |
| Representative | Atypical, unrepresentative | Typical, prototypical |
| Absence | Presence, availability | Non-attendance, non-appearance |