needless

The word “needless” has 2 syllables: need-less

It's pronounced as /ˈniːd.ləs/

What is synonym and antonym for needless?

In the thesaurus, “needless” has 25 synonyms and 15 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for needless along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for needless

causeless
discretionary
dispensable
elective
excessive
expendable
extra
extraneous
gratuitous
inessential
irrelative
irrelevant
nonessential
optional
pointless
redundant
superfluous
uncalled-for
undesired
unessential
unnecessary
unrequired
unwanted
unwarranted
useless

Antonyms for needless

all-important
crucial
essential
grounded
imperative
important
indispensable
necessary
needed
needful
pressing
reasonable
required
urgent
vital

Meanings of needless

adjective
1. Not needed; unnecessary.
adverb
1. Needlessly, without cause.

Example Sentences

His comment was needless and only served to upset everyone in the room.
She felt that the extra details were needless and made the presentation longer than necessary.
The warning was needless, as everyone was already aware of the safety procedures.
They decided to cut out needless expenses to save money for their vacation.
The argument became needless once they realized they both wanted the same outcome.

On this page you'll find 40 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to needless, such as: all-important, causeless, crucial, discretionary, dispensable, elective, essential.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.