CEFR A2

unnecessary

adjective

Meaning

Not needed or required; superfluous.

Examples

The extra steps in the process were unnecessary and wasted time.
He made several unnecessary comments that upset his colleagues.

Synonyms: needless, superfluous, redundant, gratuitous

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unnecessary (A2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈnɛsəˌsɛri/

Definition

Not needed or required; superfluous.

Examples

The extra steps in the process were unnecessary and wasted time.
He made several unnecessary comments that upset his colleagues.
Please avoid making unnecessary noise in the library.

How to Use unnecessary

unnecessary for (prepositional phrase): Not required for a particular purpose or situation. — "It is unnecessary for you to bring any food; we have plenty."
unnecessary to (prepositional phrase): Not required to do something. — "There is no need to shout; it is unnecessary to raise your voice."

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