needless
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈnidləs/ · UK /ˈniːdləs/
needless means: Not needed and often causing extra trouble or harm.
adjective
NOT NECESSARYB2
Not needed and often causing extra trouble or harm.
- This is a needless expense.
- The delay caused needless worry.
- Better planning could have prevented these needless deaths.
Questions about needless
What does needless mean?
Not needed and often causing extra trouble or harm.
What is needless in other languages?
Türkçe: gereksiz · Español: innecesario · Français: inutile · Deutsch: unnötig · Italiano: inutile · 日本語: 不必要な
How do you pronounce needless?
In American English /ˈnidləs/; in British English /ˈniːdləs/.
How do you use needless in a sentence?
This is a needless expense. The delay caused needless worry.
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