adj
needless
NEED-luhs
adj
1
Not necessary; unwarranted.
"Try to avoid needless risk when hiking alone."
How to Use Needless
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething that didn't have to happen — unnecessary.
Common pairings
needless suffering
needless to say
needless risk
Word Forms
more needless comparative, more needless comparative, most needless superlative, most needless superlative
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Etymology
From need + -less.