What is another word for needless?

Pronunciation: [nˈiːdləs] (IPA)

Needless is a word that refers to things or actions that are unnecessary or avoidable. Some synonyms for this word include pointless, unnecessary, superfluous, and excessive. Other words that can be used in place of needless include redundant, surplus, inessential, and dispensable. When describing actions that are needless, words like unimportant, trivial, and inconsequential can also be used. It's important to consider the context in which these synonyms are used as they can have slightly different meanings depending on the situation. Choosing the right synonym can help add variety to your writing, and make it more engaging for readers.

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What are the opposite words for needless?

Needless is an adjective that describes something that is unnecessary or not needed. Some antonyms for needless are necessary, needed, essential, required, and vital. If something is necessary, then it is required or needed, and there is no way to avoid it. Something that is essential is absolutely necessary and cannot be done without. Required means something that is demanded or expected. Vital means something that is essential for survival or good health. All of these antonyms for needless express the importance of something that is necessary or required, and cannot be avoided.

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Usage examples for Needless

In the Baptist's words sacrifice is the primary idea, and it is needless to discuss whether he was thinking of the paschal lamb or the lamb of morning and evening sacrifice, because he merely used the lamb as the representative of sacrifice generally.
"The Expositor's Bible: The Gospel of St. John, Vol. I"
Marcus Dods
The sorrow had been real, but it had all been needless.
"The Eye of Dread"
Payne Erskine
The needless weight thus carried can, in a better sledge, be replaced by fifty pounds of food.
"My Attainment of the Pole"
Frederick A. Cook

Famous quotes with Needless

  • A tremendous amount of needless pain and suffering can be eliminated by ensuring that health insurance is universally available.
    Daniel Akaka
  • When we believe that God is Father, we also believe that such a father's hand will never cause his child a needless tear. We may not understand life any better, but we will not resent life any longer.
    William Barclay
  • All defense secretaries in wartime have, needless to say, made misjudgments.
    Bill Kristol
  • Don't Take Anything Personally. Nothing others do is because of you. What others say and do is a projection of their own reality, their own dream. When you are immune to the opinions and actions of others, you won't be the victim of needless suffering.
    Miguel Angel Ruiz
  • It is needless to say how great has been the influence of the doctrine of Evolution, or rather perhaps of the method of investigation to which it has given birth, upon the study of history, especially the history of institutions.
    Goldwin Smith

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