unnecessary

[uhn-nes-uh-ser-ee] / ʌnˈnɛs əˌsɛr i /

ADJECTIVE

not required

Synonyms

STRONGEST

avoidable futile gratuitous irrelevant needless redundant superfluous unneeded useless worthless

WEAK

accidental additional beside the point casual causeless chance dispensable excess exorbitant expendable extraneous extrinsic fortuitous haphazard inessential lavish noncompulsory nonessential optional prodigal profuse random supererogatory surplus uncalled-for uncritical undesirable unessential unrequired wanton

Antonyms

STRONGEST

necessary needed valuable worthwhile

WEAK

indispensable required

Example Sentences

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Cutting out mindless, unnecessary daily expenses — like your daily coffee or subscriptions — can be the start of big changes, as author David Bach noted in the book “Start Late, Finish Rich.”

From MarketWatch

The scam involves baiting a customer with an initial cheap quote before adding on hidden charges and carrying out unnecessary work that leads to spiralling costs.

From BBC

"We are proud to work with families and schools across the county to create an environment where children can grow, learn and thrive without the unnecessary pressures of rapidly changing technology."

From BBC

In a statement, Oz said the policy would help protect “taxpayers from unnecessary spending that is not oriented towards addressing real health needs.”

From The Wall Street Journal

It’s also unnecessary, if the goal is to reduce the number of illegal immigrants.

From The Wall Street Journal

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