All unnecessary synonyms
un·nec·es·sar·y
U u adj unnecessary
- in addition — also, as well
- immaterial — of no essential consequence; unimportant.
- avoidable — Something that is avoidable can be prevented from happening.
- deadwood — dead trees or branches
- gingerbread — a type of cake flavored with ginger and molasses.
- in store — an establishment where merchandise is sold, usually on a retail basis.
- disposable — designed for or capable of being thrown away after being used or used up: disposable plastic spoons; a disposable cigarette lighter.
- inapposite — not apposite; not pertinent.
- dispensable — capable of being dispensed with or done without; not necessary or essential.
- in-effective — not effective; not producing results; ineffectual: ineffective efforts; ineffective remedies.
- irrelative — not relative; without relation (usually followed by to).
- goalless — the result or achievement toward which effort is directed; aim; end.
- irrelevant — not relevant; not applicable or pertinent: His lectures often stray to interesting but irrelevant subjects.
- motiveless — something that causes a person to act in a certain way, do a certain thing, etc.; incentive.
- in reserve — to keep back or save for future use, disposal, treatment, etc.
- idle — not working or active; unemployed; doing nothing: idle workers.
adjective unnecessary
- extraneous — Irrelevant or unrelated to the subject being dealt with.
- nonessential — not essential; not necessary: Nonessential use of gasoline was forbidden during the war.
- nominal — being such in name only; so-called; putative: a nominal treaty; the nominal head of the country.
- inessential — not essential; not necessary; nonessential.
- zipper — Also called slide fastener. a device used for fastening clothing, valises, etc., consisting of two toothed tracks or spiral metal or plastic coils, each bordering one of two edges to be joined, and a piece that either interlocks or separates them when pulled.
- 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?
- noncompulsory — Not compulsory.
- escapable — Able to be escaped or run from.
- fusser — One who fusses; a fussy person.
- longwinded — Alternative spelling of long-winded.
- extra — Added to an existing or usual amount or number.
- nongermane — Not germane; irrelevant.
- needless — unnecessary; not needed or wanted: a needless waste of food.
- avertible — Capable of being averted; preventable.
- designless — without a design, unplanned
- gratuitous — given, done, bestowed, or obtained without charge or payment; free; voluntary.
- mindless — without intelligence; senseless: a mindless creature.
- excessive — More than is necessary, normal, or desirable; immoderate.