Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
unnecessary
adjective
/ʌnˈnɛsəsɛri/
Definition
Not needed or required; superfluous.
Examples
- Bringing too many clothes on a short trip can be unnecessary.
- The meeting was regarded as unnecessary since all the issues were already addressed.
- He decided to remove unnecessary words from his essay to make it clearer.
Meaning
Something that is not essential or not needed in a particular situation.
Synonyms
- Unneeded
- Superfluous
- Excessive
- Redundant
- Uncalled-for
