Needlessly Meaning in English
word · lemma: needless
ˈnidɫəsɫi
NEED-luss-lee
nˈiːdləsli
NEED-luss-lee
Definition
In a way that is not necessary or without a good reason.
Usage & Nuances
Common in formal or written English. Often used to criticize actions that are seen as excessive, pointless, or avoidable. Usually modifies verbs ('needlessly worry', 'needlessly complicated') and expresses negative judgment.
Spanish: innecesariamentePortuguese (BR): desnecessariamentePortuguese (PT): desnecessariamenteChinese (Simplified): 不必要地Chinese (Traditional): 不必要地Hindi: अनावश्यक रूप सेArabic: بدون داعٍBengali: অপ্রয়োজনীয়ভাবে - অকারণেRussian: бессмысленно - без необходимостиJapanese: 不必要に - 無駄にVietnamese: một cách không cần thiết - vô cớKorean: 불필요하게 - 쓸데없이Turkish: gereksiz yere - boşunaUrdu: غیر ضروری طور پر - بلاوجہIndonesian: secara tidak perlu - tanpa alasan
Example Sentences
He was needlessly rude to the waiter.
basic
She needlessly worried about the exam.
basic
We cannot spend money needlessly.
basic
The movie was needlessly long and boring.
natural
Don’t needlessly complicate things—just keep it simple.
natural
He apologized for needlessly upsetting everyone.
natural