needless
word
/ˈnidɫəs/
/nˈiːdləs/
Definition
Not needed; unnecessary or superfluous. Used to describe something that does not serve a real purpose or is more than what is required.
Usage & Nuances
More formal than 'unnecessary'; often found in written English or polite speech. Common phrases include 'needless to say' (it goes without saying). Avoid using for things that are simply not wanted, focus on things that offer no useful purpose.
Spanish: innecesario - superfluoPortuguese (BR): desnecessário - supérfluoPortuguese (PT): desnecessário - supérfluoChinese (Simplified): 不必要的 - 多余的Chinese (Traditional): 不必要的 - 多餘的Hindi: अनावश्यक - फालतूArabic: غير ضروري - زائدBengali: অনাবশ্যক - অপ্রয়োজনীয়Russian: ненужный - излишнийJapanese: 不必要な - 無駄なVietnamese: không cần thiết - dư thừaKorean: 불필요한 - 쓸데없는Turkish: gereksiz - lüzumsuzUrdu: غیر ضروری - زائدIndonesian: tidak perlu - berlebihan
Example Sentences
It is needless to bring more food; we have plenty.
basic
Your worry is needless; everything is fine.
basic
They made some needless changes to the plan.
basic
That was a needless risk you didn't have to take.
natural
All the needless paperwork is driving me crazy.
natural
Sometimes arguments are just needless drama.
natural