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Definition of needless

needless

/ˈniːd.ləs/
need · less
Adverb:needlessly
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needless Lexical Profile

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1

Not needed or necessary; avoidable and serving no useful purpose.

Example

"Clear communication at the beginning of a project can prevent needless delays later on."

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• Rhymes for needless

• Nearby Words

needleless
needlelike
needlepoint
needless
needlessly
needlessness
needletail

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English nedeles, formed from nede ('need') + -les ('-less').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Needless. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/needless
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