Word UNNECESSARY: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

unnecessary

🇺🇸 [ʌnˈnɛsəsɛri]

Meanings

Describes something that is not needed or required in a particular situation. It refers to actions, items, or conditions that do not contribute to the purpose and are therefore redundant or excessive.

Examples

• The extra details in the report are unnecessary.
• It’s unnecessary to bring your laptop to the meeting.
• He made unnecessary comments that disrupted the conversation.

Synonyms

superfluous • optional • excessive

Antonyms

necessary • essential • required