Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

who-needs-something

phrase
/huː niːdz ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
Definition
A phrase that expresses indifference or suggests that something is unnecessary or unimportant for certain individuals.
Examples
  • “Who needs something as trivial as a new phone when I have my old one?”
  • “She approached her busy schedule with a carefree attitude, thinking, ‘Who needs something so complicated?”
  • “He dismissed the expensive dinner, saying, ‘Who needs something fancy? A home-cooked meal is enough for me.'”
Meaning
It conveys a sentiment that the item or situation in question is not required for someone’s happiness or well-being.
Synonyms
  • who cares
  • what’s the use
  • not necessary
  • it’s irrelevant