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Unneeded

Not needed.

📖 Definitions of "Unneeded"

adjective
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    Not needed.

🔄 Synonyms of "Unneeded"

13 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
superfluousIn excess of what is required or sufficient.
gratuitousUnjustified or unnecessary; not called for by the circumstances.
redundantSuperfluous; exceeding what is necessary, no longer needed.
excessnounThe state of surpassing or going beyond a limit; the state of being beyond sufficiency, necessity, or duty; more than what is usual or proper.
surplusnounThat which remains when use or need is satisfied, or when a limit is reached; excess; overplus; overage.
supererogatoryPertaining to supererogation; doing more than is required.
spareverbExtra.
unnecessaryNot needed or necessary.
extranoun(not comparable) Beyond what is due, usual, expected, or necessary; extraneous; additional; supernumerary.
supernumerarynounSomething which is beyond the prescribed or standard amount or number.
inessentialnounNot essential.
needlessNot needed; unnecessary.
uncalled-forUnwanted; not requested or required.

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WordDefinition
necessarynounRequired, essential, whether logically inescapable or needed in order to achieve a desired result or avoid some penalty.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Unneeded"

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WordDefinition
needlessNot needed; unnecessary.
unnecessaryNot needed or necessary.
inessentialNot essential.
uncalled-forUnwanted; not requested or required.
gratuitousUnjustified or unnecessary; not called for by the circumstances.
spareExtra.
redundantSuperfluous; exceeding what is necessary, no longer needed.
superfluousIn excess of what is required or sufficient.
extra(not comparable) Beyond what is due, usual, expected, or necessary; extraneous; additional; supernumerary.
excessMore than is normal, necessary or specified.
surplusBeing or constituting a surplus; more than sufficient.
supererogatoryPertaining to supererogation; doing more than is required.
reservenoun(transitive, ditransitive) To book in advance; to make a reservation for.
supernumeraryBeyond the prescribed or standard amount or number; excess, extra.
unwantedNot wanted; unwelcome.
uselessUnhelpful, not useful; pointless (of an action).
undueExcessive; going beyond that what is natural or sufficient.
expendableDesigned for a single use; not reusable.
unrequiredNot required.
nonnecessaryNot necessary.

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