Unnecessarily

ʌnˈnɛsəˌsɛrɪli

Meaning & Definition

adverb

In a manner that is not needed or required; superfluously.

He spent unnecessarily on expensive gifts when simple ones would have sufficed.

For no good reason; without justification.

The project was delayed unnecessarily due to poor communication.

Exceeding what is needed or expected.

She detailed the report unnecessarily, making it longer than required.

In an excessive or redundant manner.

The instructions were written unnecessarily complicated, confusing everyone.

From the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' + 'necessary' + the adverbial suffix '-ly'.

unnecessarily complicated:

Made more complex than needed.

unnecessarily harsh:

Too critical or severe when not warranted.

Over the top

That reaction was so over the top; it was unnecessary.

Extra

Bringing all those supplies was extra; we only needed a few.