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needless
adjective need·less \ˈnēd-ləs\
: not needed or necessary
Full Definition of NEEDLESS
: not needed : unnecessary <needless waste>
— need·less·ly adverb
— need·less·ness noun
— needless to say
: as is self-evident or to be expected
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First Known Use of NEEDLESS
14th century
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NEEDLESS Defined for Kids
needless
adjective need·less \ˈnēd-ləs\
Definition of NEEDLESS for Kids
: unnecessary <… he moved furtively forwards, never taking any needless chances or making sudden movements. — Brian Jacques, Redwall>
— need·less·ly adverb
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