Unneededness

noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

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Noun
  1. 1
    The state of being unneeded or unnecessary. rare, uncountable

    "As noted, many managers are concerned about the pervasiveness and effects of the "left-out" feeling as a factor in morale. It may generate feelings that come close to loneliness and "unneededness," especially at higher levels."

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"As noted, many managers are concerned about the pervasiveness and effects of the "left-out" feeling as a factor in morale. It may generate feelings that come close to loneliness and "unneededness," especially at higher levels."

Etymology

From unneeded + -ness.

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