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- [need-lis]
- /ˈnid lɪs/
- /ˈniːd.ləs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [need-lis]
- /ˈnid lɪs/
Definitions of needless word
- adjective needless unnecessary; not needed or wanted: a needless waste of food. 1
- noun needless (of something bad) unnecessary; avoidable. 1
- adjective needless unnecessary 1
- adjective needless Something that is needless is completely unnecessary. 0
- adjective needless not required or desired; unnecessary 0
- adjective needless not needed; unnecessary 0
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Origin of needless
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
First recorded in 1175-1225, needless is from the Middle English word nedles. See need, -less
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Parts of speech for Needless
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
needless popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
needless usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for needless
adjective needless
- unnecessary — not necessary or essential; needless; unessential.
- pointless — without a point: a pointless pen.
- uncalled-for — not called for; not required; superfluous; unwanted.
- useless — of no use; not serving the purpose or any purpose; unavailing or futile: It is useless to reason with him.
- unneeded — a requirement, necessary duty, or obligation: There is no need for you to go there.
Antonyms for needless
adjective needless
- necessary — being essential, indispensable, or requisite: a necessary part of the motor.
- reasonable — agreeable to reason or sound judgment; logical: a reasonable choice for chairman.
- grounded — the solid surface of the earth; firm or dry land: to fall to the ground.
- needed — necessary, required, or wanted (usually used in combination): a much-needed vacation.
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