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Needless

/ˈniːdləs/

Not needed; unnecessary.

📖 Definitions of "Needless"

adjective

1
Not needed; unnecessary.
"This new project of yours will only be a needless expense."

adverb

4 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
gratuitous	Unjustified or unnecessary; not called for by the circumstances.
unnecessary	Not needed or necessary.
unneeded	Not needed.
uncalled-for	Unwanted; not requested or required.

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
unneeded	Not needed.
unnecessary	Not needed or necessary.
uncalled-for	Unwanted; not requested or required.
gratuitous	Unjustified or unnecessary; not called for by the circumstances.
unwarranted	Unjustified, inappropriate or undeserved.
unhelpful	Not providing help or assistance; not helpful.
meaningless	Lacking meaning.
non-essential	Alternative spelling of nonessential. [Not required; not essential.]
irrelevant	Not relevant, as:
senseless	Lacking meaning or purpose; without common sense.
fruitless	(figuratively) Unproductive, useless.
useless	Unhelpful, not useful; pointless (of an action).
pointless	Having no purpose; purposeless; unable to effect an aim.
helpless	Lacking help; powerless.
ineffective	Not having the desired effect; ineffectual; otiose.
ineffectual	Unable or insufficient to produce effect.
futile	Incapable of producing results, useless; doomed not to be successful; not worth attempting.
worthless	Having no worth or use; without value.
hopeless	Without hope; despairing; not expecting anything positive.
wasted	(slang) Very drunk or stoned.