needless
[ need-lis ]
/ ˈnid lɪs /
adjective
unnecessary; not needed or wanted: a needless waste of food.
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British Dictionary definitions for needless
needless
/ (ˈniːdlɪs) /
adjective
not required or desired; unnecessary
Derived Forms
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