unnecessarily Definition
- 1in a way that is not needed or required
- 2in a way that is excessive or more than what is necessary
Using unnecessarily: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "unnecessarily" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
She unnecessarily worried about the exam.
Example
He spent unnecessarily on his new car.
Example
The teacher punished him unnecessarily for being late.
unnecessarily Synonyms and Antonyms
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Summary: unnecessarily in Brief
The adverb 'unnecessarily' [ʌnˈnesəsərəli] describes an action or behavior that is not needed or required, or is excessive. It is often used to criticize someone's actions, as in 'She unnecessarily worried about the exam.' 'Unnecessarily' can be replaced with 'needlessly,' 'superfluously,' or 'excessively.'