CEFR B2

needless

adjective

Meaning

Not necessary or required; unwanted.

Examples

His intervention was needless and only made the situation worse.
The company made needless cuts to its staff, harming morale.

Synonyms: unnecessary, superfluous, gratuitous, redundant

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needless (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈniːdləs/

Definition

Not necessary or required; unwanted.

Examples

His intervention was needless and only made the situation worse.
The company made needless cuts to its staff, harming morale.
There's no need for needless arguments; let's find a solution.

How to Use needless

needless to say (idiom): It is obvious or expected, so it does not need to be stated. — "Needless to say, the event was a great success."
needless to add (idiom): It is obvious or expected and therefore does not require explicit mention. — "Needless to add, everyone was relieved when the crisis was over."

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