needn't

American  

[need-nt] / ˈnid nt /

1. contraction of need not.

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Usage

See contraction.

Example Sentences

And no wonder: You needn’t work at a fashion magazine to relate to having a sadistic boss like Meryl Streep’s character in “The Devil Wears Prada.”

From The Wall Street Journal

But in screenwriter Pat Cunnane’s clever riff on love triangles and limbos, directed by David Freyne with nods to what was celestially cheeky about those earlier movies, there are signs that the rom-com itself needn’t be left for dead.

From Los Angeles Times

College experts say they needn’t worry.

From Washington Post

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services instituted a national policy saying nursing homes needn’t follow regulations requiring nurse aides to undergo at least 75 hours of state-approved training.

From Seattle Times

In his press conference, DeSantis said that he has “real issues to deal with” and that he needn’t involve himself any further in this “circus.”

From Slate