unnecessary
Americanadjective
noun
plural
unnecessariesadjective
Other Word Forms
- unnecessarily adverb
- unnecessariness noun
Etymology
Origin of unnecessary
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Lenders say that pulling credit records from all three bureaus adds unnecessary costs, though credit checks account for less than 1% of the cost of originating a mortgage.
Improper care — such as leaving patients in unnecessary pain, signing up people without their consent, or failing to properly screen and train employees — has become more common as hospice companies propagate, according to the U.S.
From MarketWatch
The Treasury said this approach avoids unnecessary costs and ensures "value is maintained on behalf of the public".
From BBC
Labour said at the time that the party had decided to deny him permission to stand to "avoid an unnecessary mayoral election, which would use substantial amounts of taxpayers' money and resources".
From BBC
This helps reduce the risk of misdiagnosis and unnecessary concern for patients.
From Science Daily
Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
