needless

[ need-lis ]
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adjective
  1. unnecessary; not needed or wanted: a needless waste of food.

Origin of needless

1
First recorded in 1175–1225, needless is from the Middle English word nedles.See need, -less

Other words for needless

Other words from needless

  • need·less·ly, adverb
  • need·less·ness, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for needless

needless

/ (ˈniːdlɪs) /


adjective
  1. not required or desired; unnecessary

Derived forms of needless

  • needlessly, adverb
  • needlessness, noun

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