What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
dispensable
Example
The extra decorations on the cake are dispensable. [dispensable: adjective]
Example
The company decided to cut dispensable expenses to save money. [dispensable: noun]
unnecessary
Example
The extra sugar in the recipe is unnecessary. [unnecessary: adjective]
Example
The meeting was deemed unnecessary and was cancelled. [unnecessary: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Unnecessary is more commonly used than dispensable in everyday language.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between dispensable and unnecessary?
Dispensable is more formal than unnecessary, which is more commonly used in everyday language.
