Burning, acute, and all-important are all synonyms for of the essence. Inessential, unimportant, and non-essential are antonyms of of the essence. And here are 32 another word for of the essence.
The adjective "of the essence" has a variety of synonyms that differ in length. 1 synonym with 3 letters, 2 synonyms with 5 letters, 2 synonyms with 6 letters, 2 synonyms with 7 letters, 3 synonyms with 8 letters, 7 synonyms with 9 letters, 5 synonyms with 10 letters, 1 synonym with 11 letters, 3 synonyms with 12 letters, 1 synonym with 13 letters, 1 synonym with 16 letters, 1 synonym with 18 letters, and 1 synonym with 21 letters, for a total of 30 synonyms for of the essence.
Time is of the essence here.
Speed is often of the essence.
In emergencies, communication is of the essence.
Clarity of thought is of the essence.
| Word | Opposites | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| Frequency | Rarity, infrequency | Regularity, rate |
| Hypothesis | Act, certainty | Theory, theorem |
| Hindrance | Help, advantage | Impediment, obstacle |
| Loneliness | Companionship, togetherness | Isolation, friendlessness |
| Sequence | Disorder, randomness | Succession, order |
| Work together | Work independently, work against | Collaborate, cooperate |
| Stance | Indifference, neutrality | Posture, body position |
| Resentment | Contentment, happiness | Bitterness, indignation |
| Assertive | Retiring, passive, submissive | Confident, forceful |
| Priceless | Worthless, cheap | Of incalculable value/worth, of inestimable value/worth |
| Dance | Still, freeze | Trip, sway |
| Nuance | Bluntness, simplicity | Fine distinction, subtle distinction/difference |
| 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 |
| Gather | Scatter, disperse | Congregate, convene |
| Gathering | Scattering, dispersing | Assembly, meeting |
| Distance | Draw closer, friendliness | Interval, space |
| Blithe | Thoughtful, sad | Heedless, uncaring |
| Occurrence | Rarity, anomaly | Event, incident |
| Encompasses | Excludes, omits | Surround, enclose |
| On the market | Off the market, unavailable | Available, for sale |
| Impression | Neglect, disregard | Feeling, sense |
| Relentless | Short-lived, irresolute, intermittent | Persistent, continuing |
| Depress | Encourage, raise | Make sad, sadden |
| Depressing | Uplifting, encouraging | Upsetting, distressing |
| Nonsense | Sense, meaning | Balderdash, gibberish |
| Selfless | Selfish, egoistic, inconsiderate, mean | Unselfish, altruistic |
| Ethereal | Tangible, substantial | Delicate, exquisite |
| Consensus | Disagreement, minority view | Agreement, harmony |
| Nonetheless | Therefore, consequently | In spite of that/everything, nevertheless |
| Successful | Unsuccessful, unsuccessful, unprofitable, poor | Victorious, triumphant |
| Of late | In the past, formerly | Recently, lately |
| Inconvenience | Help, convenience | Trouble, bother |
| Helpless | Independent, powerful, capable | Dependent, incapable |
| Hopeless | Optimistic, remediable, curable, hopeful | Despairing, without hope |
| Progressive | Regressive, conservative | Continuing, continuous |
| Incentive | Deterrent, disincentive | Inducement, motivation |
| Preference | Disfavor, aversion | Liking, partiality |
| Representative | Atypical, unrepresentative | Typical, prototypical |
| Absence | Presence, availability | Non-attendance, non-appearance |
| Distress | Happiness, comfort | Anguish, suffering |
| Faceless | Recognizable, identifiable | Anonymous, impersonal |
| Embarrassed | Unabashed, confident, proud | Awkward, self-conscious |
| Lesson | Mistake, failure | Class, session |
| Depression | Cheerfulness, boom | Melancholy, misery |
| Pointless | Useful, valuable | Senseless, futile |
| Essentially | Superficially, insignificantly | Fundamentally, basically |
| Willingness | Reluctance, unwillingness | Readiness, preparedness |
| Oppression | Freedom, democracy | Persecution, abuse |
| Pathetic | Comical, cheerful | Pitiful, pitiable |
| Enhance | Diminish, mar | Increase, add to |
| Sincerely | Insincerely, deceitfully | Genuinely, honestly |
| Less | More, plus | Not so much, not so great |
| Mess | Order, neatness | Untidiness, disorder |