Meaning & Definition of word "Needless"
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Needless
/ˈniːd.ləs/
adjective:
- 1. Not necessary; not required; superfluous.
- Example: The lengthy explanation was needless since everyone already understood the topic.
- 2. Causing unnecessary inconvenience or suffering.
- Example: His needless comments only served to upset her further.
- 3. Having no useful purpose; excessive.
- Example: She felt that the decorations were needless and took away from the main event.
Etymology
From need + -less, meaning without need.
Common Phrases and Expressions
needless to say:
It goes without saying; it is obvious.
Related Words
need:
a requirement or necessity.
less:
a smaller amount of or reduced.
Slang Meanings of needless
Meaning: Pointless or irrelevant.
Example Sentence: That argument was so needless, we should have just skipped it.
Meaning: Uncalled for; lacking justification.
Example Sentence: Her comments were needless at that point in the conversation.