needless

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Not needed; unnecessary.
adv
  1. Needlessly, without cause.

Pronunciation

/ˈniːdləs/ En-us-needless.ogg

Word forms

needless more needless most needless needles

Etymology

From Middle English needlees, nedelees, nedeles, equivalent to need + -less.

Antonyms

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