unnecessary

adjective B1

Meaning

Unnecessary means something that is not needed or not required.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "unnecessary" with "necessary," which means something that is needed.

Example Sentences

Is it unnecessary to bring extra food to the party ?
This extra step is unnecessary and only wastes our time .

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