needless
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- needlessly adverb
- needlessness noun
Etymology
Origin of needless
First recorded in 1175–1225, needless is from the Middle English word nedles. See need, -less
Example Sentences
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Still, the shots played by Brook, Jacks and Ollie Pope, and the needless run out of Stokes, were gifts to Australia.
From BBC
The change ends needless delays that have hindered development in the Keystone State, cutting through bureaucracy to promote investment.
But the choice wealthy Western nations face is whether to allow this needless loss of life in the first place.
From Salon
It’s one of the few uses of energy that is clearly needless.
From MarketWatch
Tuchel said before Sunday's game he would speak to his players about avoiding any needless red cards after Cristiano Ronaldo's dismissal on Thursday meant he will miss Portugal's opening two matches of the World Cup.
From BBC
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