Needlessly
adv
adv ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adverb
- 1 In a needless manner.
- 2 To a degree or extent beyond what is needed.
"He was always needlessly anxious about his dog."
- 3 Without need.
"He worried needlessly about his dog."
Adverb
- 1 without need wordnet
Antonyms
All antonymsExample
More examples"Her prose is full of needlessly florid, cliched descriptions, securing her career as a romance novelist."
Etymology
From needless + -ly.