Unnecessarily
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Unnecessarily is an adverb meaning In an unnecessary way; not by necessity.
Meaning
In an unnecessary way; not by necessity.
More Meanings
- To an extent beyond what is needed.
Example Sentences
His absence was unnecessarily long.
He unnecessarily repeated much of what others had covered.
Pray let not any-body unnecessarily be acquainted with this shocking affair;
There be […] lords that can prate As amply and unnecessarily As this Gonzalo;
Synonyms for unnecessarily
Depending on context, synonyms include needlessly, pointlessly, uselessly, unduly.
Antonyms for unnecessarily
Common opposites include necessarily, needfully.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include needlessly, unduly, unjustifiably, unfairly, unnecessary, unreasonably.
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