unneeded

need

U u

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [need]
- /nid/
- /ən.ˈniː.dəd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [need]
- /nid/

Definitions of unneeded word

noun unneeded a requirement, necessary duty, or obligation: There is no need for you to go there. 1
noun unneeded a lack of something wanted or deemed necessary: to fulfill the needs of the assignment. 1
noun unneeded urgent want, as of something requisite: He has no need of your charity. 1
noun unneeded necessity arising from the circumstances of a situation or case: There is no need to worry. 1
noun unneeded a situation or time of difficulty; exigency: to help a friend in need; to be a friend in need. 1
noun unneeded a condition marked by the lack of something requisite: the need for leadership. 1

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Origin of unneeded

First appearance:

before 900

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 900; (noun) Middle English nede, Old English nēd (WSaxon nīed), cognate with German Not, Old Norse nauth, Gothic nauths; (v.) Middle English neden, Old English nēodian, derivative of the noun

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Parts of speech for Unneeded

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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unneeded popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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Synonyms for unneeded

adj unneeded

causeless — a person or thing that acts, happens, or exists in such a way that some specific thing happens as a result; the producer of an effect: You have been the cause of much anxiety. What was the cause of the accident?
futile — incapable of producing any result; ineffective; useless; not successful: Attempting to force-feed the sick horse was futile.
gingerbread — a type of cake flavored with ginger and molasses.
in addition — also, as well
in reserve — to keep back or save for future use, disposal, treatment, etc.

adjective unneeded

expendable — (of an object) Designed to be used only once and then abandoned or destroyed.
extra — Added to an existing or usual amount or number.
fusser — One who fusses; a fussy person.
needless — unnecessary; not needed or wanted: a needless waste of food.
noncompulsory — Not compulsory.

All 16 Synonyms of unneeded