needless

Definition

  • adjective: not needed or necessary
  • adjective: not 'needed'
  • used to describe something bad that did not have to happen
  • synonyms: causeless, de trop, dispensable

Examples

  • The two candidates were equally popular. 'Needless to say' [='of course, obviously'], the election was very close.

  • the 'needlessness' of his death

  • a 'needless' death

Movie quotes

  • (..) something other than this? Like, I don't know, Mister Rogers'? Imagine this plan, this set in your own home. Folks, custom pieces... Well, needless to say, I've made a pretty good mess... ...but there's a reason for that. Just because these are under $, don't let anybody kid you. (..)
    2009 TvShow: Breaking Bad Title: Peekaboo Season: 2 Episode 6