unnecessary and unwarranted; "a strikers' tent camp...was burned with needless loss of life"
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needless
How to use needless in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for needless.
Editorial note
The software ecosystems we work in have a whole lot of needless and incidental complexity.
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Quick take
unnecessary and unwarranted; "a strikers' tent camp...was burned with needless loss of life"
Meaning at a glance
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Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for needless.
adjective
unnecessary and unwarranted; "a strikers' tent camp...was burned with needless loss of life"
See also: gratuitous, uncalled-for
Example sentences
The software ecosystems we work in have a whole lot of needless and incidental complexity.
And I'm not talking about criticism, I'm talking about needless mean, shitty behavior that gets repeated and defended all too often.
I downvoted it because it was needless speculation by an anonymous account called "routergate" which was created 35 minutes ago for the purpose of stirring the pot.
Saying things like "think it's pretty ridiculous that you're even getting the slightest bit annoyed about this", "needless to say, we'll be staying well clear of anything ur involved with in future for fear of ridiculous reaction" and using "u do realise that about 50% of all publications is content sourced from other publications right?
Frequently asked questions
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How do you use needless in a sentence?
The software ecosystems we work in have a whole lot of needless and incidental complexity.
What does needless mean?
unnecessary and unwarranted; "a strikers' tent camp...was burned with needless loss of life"
What part of speech is needless?
needless is commonly used as adjective.