needless — not needed; unnecessary
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not needed; unnecessary
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈniːdləs/
Example Sentences
- My mom bought 50 phone chargers - most of them are completely needless!
- The teacher's three-hour lecture on how to use a pencil was needless.
- Needless accidents can be prevented with proper safety measures.
needless
ADJECTIVE[/ˈniːdləs/]
not needed; unnecessary
They avoided needless spending and saved money for the future.
The manager removed needless steps from the workflow.
They removed needless tasks, simplified the process, and improved efficiency.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Needless developed in Old English from the combination of 'need' (necessity, requirement) and the suffix '-less' (without, lacking). The word has been used since the Middle English period to describe things that are unnecessary or superfluous.
Breakdown
need (necessity, requirement) + -less (without, lacking) = without necessity or requirement.
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📝Examples
“My mom bought 50 phone chargers - most of them are completely needless!”
“The teacher's three-hour lecture on how to use a pencil was needless.”
“Needless accidents can be prevented with proper safety measures.”
“His needless interruptions during the meeting annoyed everyone.”
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