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]
unneeded
Example
The extra chairs in the room are unneeded. [unneeded: adjective]
Example
The project manager realized that some of the tasks were unneeded and removed them from the plan. [unneeded: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Dispensable is more commonly used than unneeded in everyday language.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between dispensable and unneeded?
Dispensable is more formal than unneeded, which is more casual and informal.
