unnecessary
word · lemma: necessary
/ənˈnɛsəˌsɛɹi/
uhn-NES-uh-sair-ee
/ʌnnˈɛsəsəɹi/
uhn-NES-uh-suh-ree
Definition
Not needed, useful, or required in a particular situation. It describes something that could be avoided or left out.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for extra actions, costs, details, or worry: 'unnecessary stress', 'unnecessary delay', 'unnecessary expense'. It can sound critical, especially about someone's behavior: 'That comment was unnecessary.'
Spanish: innecesarioPortuguese (BR): desnecessárioPortuguese (PT): desnecessárioChinese (Simplified): 不必要的Chinese (Traditional): 不必要的Hindi: अनावश्यकArabic: غير ضروريBengali: অপ্রয়োজনীয় - অকারণ (disambiguation: work/speech/action that is needless)Russian: ненужный - излишний - лишнийJapanese: 不必要な - 無駄なVietnamese: không cần thiết - thừaKorean: 불필요한 - 쓸데없는Turkish: gereksiz - lüzumsuzUrdu: غیر ضروری - فضولIndonesian: tidak perlu - tidak dibutuhkan
Example Sentences
We bought a lot of unnecessary things at the store.
basic
This meeting feels unnecessary.
basic
Don't add unnecessary words to the sentence.
basic
Let's not create unnecessary drama over a small mistake.
natural
The new fees seem unnecessary, to be honest.
natural
That was an unnecessary comment, and you know it.
natural