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unnecessarily

[ʌnˈnesəsərəli]

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

Synonyms for unnecessarily

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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.'