Pronunciation

/unˈnɛsərəri/

Definitions

Adjective

• Meaning: Not necessary; superfluous; lacking in need or purpose. For example: “The extra furniture was unnecessary in the small apartment.”
• Connotation: Implies that something is dispensable or not required.

Noun

• Meaning: An unnecessary thing or action. For example: “Removing that old rule was an unnecessary simplification.”
• Connotation: Refers to something that is surplus or not needed.

Phrases

• “An unnecessary expense” denotes a cost that isn’t required.
• “There’s no need for that” suggests something is unnecessary or redundant.
• “It’s an unnecessary complication” implies that a situation has been made more complex than necessary.

Example Sentences

• Adjective: “The project was completed successfully without any unnecessary delays.”
• Noun: “The team decided to remove all unnecessary tasks from their to-do list.”
• Adverb: “She handled the situation with unnecessary caution.”

Synonyms

• Unneeded
• Superfluous
• Excess
• Redundant
• Irrelevant

Antonyms

• Necessary
• Essential
• Vital
• Indispensable
• Required