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单词 needless
释义

needless

[ need-lis ]
/ ˈnid lɪs /
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adjective

unnecessary; not needed or wanted: a needless waste of food.

Origin of needless

First recorded in 1175–1225, needless is from the Middle English word nedles.See need, -less

SYNONYMS FOR needless

unessential, gratuitous, pointless, uncalled-for.
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OTHER WORDS FROM needless

need·less·ly, adverbneed·less·ness, noun

Words nearby needless

needleful, needle-holder, needle in a haystack, needlepoint, Needles, needless, needless to say, needlestick, needle time, needle trades, needle valve
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British Dictionary definitions for needless

needless
/ (ˈniːdlɪs) /

adjective

not required or desired; unnecessary

Derived forms of needless

needlessly, adverbneedlessness, noun
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