NEEDLESSLY

needlessly

(adverb) without need; “it would needlessly bring badness into the world”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Adverb

needlessly (comparative more needlessly, superlative most needlessly)

in a needless manner

to a degree or extent beyond what is needed

without need

Synonyms

• unnecessarily

Source: Wiktionary

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NEEDLESS

Nee"dless, a.

1. Having no need. [Obs.] Weeping into the needless stream. Shak.

2. Not wanted; unnecessary; not requiste; as, needless labor; needless expenses.

3. Without sufficient cause; groundless; cuseless. "Needless jealousy." Shak.

– Need"less*ly, adv.

– Need"less*ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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