needlessly

[ˈniːdləsli]

needlessly Definition

in a way that is unnecessary or without any good reason.

Using needlessly: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "needlessly" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She was needlessly cruel to him.

  • Example

    The company wasted money needlessly on fancy office furniture.

  • Example

    The teacher scolded the student needlessly for a minor mistake.

needlessly Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for needlessly

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Summary: needlessly in Brief

'Needlessly' [ˈniːdləsli] means doing something in an unnecessary or pointless manner. It is often used to describe actions that are done without any good reason, such as being cruel to someone or wasting money on unnecessary things.

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