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Definition of needlessness

needlessness

/ˈniːd.ləs.nəs/
need · less · ness
Adverb:needlessly
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Adjective:needless
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• noun

1

The state or quality of being unnecessary, superfluous, or avoidable.

Example

"The committee criticized the sheer needlessness of the extra paperwork required for the application."

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• Rhymes for needlessness

• Nearby Words

needlepoint
needless
needlessly
needlessness
needletail
needlewoman
needlework

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