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needlessnot needed; unnecessary

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: not needed; unnecessary

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈniːdləs/

Korean meaning: 불필요한, 쓸데없는

Korean pronunciation: 니드-리스 (강세: 니드)

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

needless concept
💡 Concept

Packing unnecessary items for a trip

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needless rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Collecting umbrellas on sunny days - needless and heedless!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈniːdləs/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈniːdləs/

🌳Etymology

Rootneed
Suffix--less

Origin

고대 영어 'need(필요)'와 '-less(없는)'가 결합하여 '필요 없는'이라는 의미로 발전했습니다. 중세 시대부터 불필요한 것들을 표현할 때 사용되어온 단어입니다.

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🎵Rhyme

heedlessneedlessseedless
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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My mom bought 50 phone chargers - most of them are completely needless!

😄 Fun example

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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📚Related Words

Synonyms

unnecessarypointlessuselessredundantsuperfluous

Antonyms

necessaryessentialrequired

Related

wastefulexcessoptionaldispensable