needlessly
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needlessly
- /ˈniːdləsli/
Where it comes from
Inherited from Middle English nedelesly. By surface analysis, needless + -ly.
adverb more needlessly · most needlessly
- In a needless manner.
- To a degree or extent beyond what is needed. He was always needlessly anxious about his dog.
- Without need. He worried needlessly about his dog.
Similar: unnecessarily
Thesaurus
Closest in meaning: unnecessarily, unduly, unfairly, unjustly, senselessly, uselessly, pointlessly, futilely, recklessly, gratuitously, wrongly, amok, overly, wantonly, unneedfully, unneededly
adverb
Similar: unnecessarily
Translations
Every language
adv in a needless manner
| Español | innecesariamente, por gusto |
|---|---|
| Português | desnecessariamente |
| Русский | напрасно naprasno |
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title = {needlessly},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
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urldate = {2026-11-06}
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