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essential

adjective

/ɪˈsɛnʃəl/

Meaning

Absolutely necessary; extremely important.

Water is essential for life.

essential services

vital, crucial, fundamental, indispensable

nonessential, trivial, unnecessary

essential role, essential requirement, essential need

Unreasonably high (of a price or amount charged).

Completely disordered or confusing.

Characterized by bitterness or resentment.

Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; wise.

Sudden or unexpected, often without warning.

slow and hesitant, especially due to lack of confidence