Word: Needless

Pronunciation

/ˈniːdləs/

Definitions

• Adjective: Not needed; unnecessary; superfluous.

Example sentences:

• Needless to say, arriving late to the meeting left a poor impression.
• The extra weight in your backpack is needless; you can leave those items behind.

Phrases

• Needless expense: Unnecessary spending or cost.

  • Example: “We can avoid the needless expense by using recycled materials.”

• Needless to say: This phrase is used to introduce something that should be obvious but is being mentioned anyway.

  • Example: “Needless to say, wearing a helmet while cycling is essential for safety.”

Example Sentences

• It was a needless argument; both parties agreed on the issue beforehand.
• There’s no need to rush; the flight leaves in four hours, so this hurry is needless.

Synonyms

• Unnecessary
• Superfluous
• Extraneous
• Unessential
• Gratuitous
• Unneeded
• Redundant