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 (ˈniːdlɪs) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
not required or desired; unnecessary
 
'needlessly
 
adv
 
'needlessness
 
n

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Needless is always a great word to know.
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Example sentences
Needless to say, the dean declined to submit the plan to a vote.
At the same time, needless suffering should be avoided at all costs.
Dramatic swings in the money supply cause bubbles, disruptive deleveraging, and
  needless pain for retirees.
Needless to say, those who are terrorized by it will not have their fears
  allayed easily.
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