Antonyms of adj dispensable

1 sense of dispensable

Sense 1
dispensable (vs. indispensable) -- (capable of being dispensed with or done without; "dispensable items of personal property")

indispensable (vs. dispensable) -- (not to be dispensed with; essential; "foods indispensable to good nutrition")
        => critical, vital -- (urgently needed; absolutely necessary; "a critical element of the plan"; "critical medical supplies"; "vital for a healthy society"; "of vital interest")

Similarity of adj dispensable

1 sense of dispensable

Sense 1
dispensable (vs. indispensable) -- (capable of being dispensed with or done without; "dispensable items of personal property")
          Also See-> unnecessary#1, unneeded#1