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NEEDLESSNESS Synonyms

There are 15 synonyms of the word needlessness. (exact relations)
There is 0 hypernym of the word needlessness. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for NEEDLESSNESS

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avoidable
adjectiveadj
adjective

• capable of being avoided or warded off

disposable
adjectiveadj
adjective

• free or available for use or disposition

• designed to be disposed of after use

noun

• an item that can be disposed of after it has been used

excess
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a quantity much larger than is needed

• immoderation as a consequence of going beyond sufficient or permitted limits

• the state of being more than full

• excessive indulgence

adjective satellite

• more than is needed, desired, or required

extraneous
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• not pertinent to the matter under consideration

• not essential

• not belonging to that in which it is contained; introduced from an outside source

• coming from the outside

gratuitous
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• without cause

• costing nothing

• unnecessary and unwarranted

nonessential
adjectiveadj
noun

• anything that is not essential

adjective satellite

• not of prime or central importance

optional
adjectiveadj
adjective

• possible but not necessary; left to personal choice

pointless
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not having a point especially a sharp point

adjective satellite

• serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being

• having no points scores

redundant
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• more than is needed, desired, or required

• repetition of same and identical sense with different and non-identical words

superfluous
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being

• more than is needed, desired, or required

surplus
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a quantity much larger than is needed

adjective satellite

• more than is needed, desired, or required

uncalled-for
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• not required or requested

• unnecessary and unwarranted

unessential
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not basic or fundamental

unnecessary
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not necessary

unneeded
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not necessary

Alternatives for AVOIDABLE

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