needless
English edit
Alternative forms edit
- needles (obsolete)
Etymology edit
From Middle English needlees, nedelees, nedeles, equivalent to need + -less.
Pronunciation edit
Adjective edit
needless (comparative more needless, superlative most needless)
- Not needed; unnecessary.
- Antonym: needful
- This new project of yours will only be a needless expense.
Derived terms edit
Translations edit
not needed
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Adverb edit
needless (comparative more needless, superlative most needless)
- (archaic) Needlessly, without cause.