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单词 unnecessary
释义

unnecessary

adjective

un·​nec·​es·​sary ˌən-ˈne-sə-ˌser-ē How to pronounce unnecessary (audio)
: not necessary

Synonyms

  • dispensable
  • gratuitous
  • inessential
  • needless
  • nonessential
  • uncalled-for
  • unessential
  • unwarranted
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Example Sentences

In this city, owning a car is unnecessary. Let's not take any unnecessary risks.
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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

unnecessary

adjective

un·​nec·​es·​sary ˌən-ˈne-sə-ˌser-ē How to pronounce unnecessary (audio)
: not needed

unnecessary

adjective

as in extra
not needed by the circumstances or to accomplish an end that large suitcase is unnecessary—we are only going to be away for a couple of days

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • extra
  • needless
  • optional
  • unessential
  • redundant
  • irrelevant
  • nonessential
  • inessential
  • dispensable
  • unwarranted
  • superfluous
  • gratuitous
  • discretionary
  • elective
  • uncalled-for
  • extraneous
  • irrelative

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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