What does unnecessary mean?
Unnecessary means Not needed or necessary..
Unnecessary
/ʌnˈnɛs.ə.s(ə)ɹɪ/ · adjective
Meaning
Not needed or necessary..
Definitions by Sense
- Not needed or necessary.
- Done in addition to requirements; unrequired.
Example Sentences
The automatic child-frightener made clowns unnecessary.
Every possible economy was carefully investigated and unnecessary expense, however small, eliminated. The company had no money to spare on "frills."
Robins, of Torquay, had denied a single charge of causing unnecessary suffering to an animal. She claimed the microwave was accidentally turned on by one of the cats after the kitten got inside. But Knutton said the kitten was too small to even get onto the work surface.
Yet some of the statin side effects mentioned in the study have not been proved in the scientific literature or are exaggerated and could cause unnecessary worry, he said.
Synonyms for unnecessary
Antonyms for unnecessary
Related Words
Word Forms
- more unnecessary
- most unnecessary
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for unnecessary?
Common synonyms include superfluous, unneeded, needless, innecessary.
What is the opposite of unnecessary?
Possible antonyms include necessary, needed, required, mandatory.
How do you use unnecessary in a sentence?
The automatic child-frightener made clowns unnecessary.
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