What does needless mean?
Needless means Not needed; unnecessary..
Needless
/ˈniːdləs/ · adjective
Meaning
Not needed; unnecessary..
Definitions by Sense
- Not needed; unnecessary.
- (archaic) Needlessly, without cause.
Example Sentences
This new project of yours will only be a needless expense.
[…]they were needless bursts of imagination from a man who’d made such a show of unshowiness.
Synonyms for needless
Antonyms for needless
Related Words
Word Forms
- more needless
- most needless
- needles
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for needless?
Common synonyms include gratuitous, unnecessary, unneeded, uncalled-for.
What is the opposite of needless?
Possible antonyms include needful.
How do you use needless in a sentence?
This new project of yours will only be a needless expense.
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