unnecessary
Americanadjective
noun
plural
unnecessariesadjective
Other Word Forms
- unnecessarily adverb
- unnecessariness noun
Etymology
Origin of unnecessary
Example Sentences
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Retirees frequently maintain high mileage estimates, unnecessary collision coverage on aging vehicles or coverage limits that were designed for long daily commutes during working years.
From MarketWatch
"Moving forward, age verification measures that verify age without retaining unnecessary personal identity information, and are transparent about data handling, are key," he said.
From BBC
“This unnecessary decision has caused chaos and confusion in the El Paso community,” said the city’s mayor, Renard Johnson, in a news conference after the restriction was lifted.
From Los Angeles Times
“But our old vacuum barely worked, and I’d been putting off replacing it because it felt like an unnecessary expense at the time. Having a good one suddenly made everyday life easier and less stressful.”
From MarketWatch
"We lacked composure to maintain the ball better, to play in the right areas. We started to give a lot of unnecessary free-kicks away," said Arteta.
From Barron's
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