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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