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needless

[need-lis]

need·less

[need-lis]
adjective
unnecessary; not needed or wanted: a needless waste of food.

Origin:
1175–1225; Middle English nedles. See need, -less

need·less·ly, adverb
need·less·ness, noun


unessential, gratuitous, pointless, uncalled-for.

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Needless is always a great word to know.
So is ort. Does it mean:
a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
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needless (ˈniːdlɪs)
 
adj
not required or desired; unnecessary
 
'needlessly
 
adv
 
'needlessness
 
n

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