unnecessary
Americanadjective
noun
plural
unnecessariesadjective
Other Word Forms
- unnecessarily adverb
- unnecessariness noun
Etymology
Origin of unnecessary
Example Sentences
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A resident underwent an unnecessary amputation after being too afraid to seek timely medical care, according to court documents.
Cutting out mindless, unnecessary daily expenses — like your daily coffee or subscriptions — can be the start of big changes, as author David Bach noted in the book “Start Late, Finish Rich.”
From MarketWatch
The scam involves baiting a customer with an initial cheap quote before adding on hidden charges and carrying out unnecessary work that leads to spiralling costs.
From BBC
"We are proud to work with families and schools across the county to create an environment where children can grow, learn and thrive without the unnecessary pressures of rapidly changing technology."
From BBC
In a statement, Oz said the policy would help protect “taxpayers from unnecessary spending that is not oriented towards addressing real health needs.”
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