Synonyms of redundant

redundant

adjective

ri-ˈdən-dənt 

as in extra

being over what is needed

this area is already chockablock with shopping malls; another one would be redundant

Synonyms & Similar Words

• extra
• surplus
• excess
• spare
• superfluous
• unnecessary
• unwanted
• additional
• supernumerary
• supererogatory
• supplementary
• unneeded
• supplemental
• dispensable
• accessory
• ample
• extraneous
• needless
• nonessential
• unessential
• plentiful
• gratuitous
• abundant
• copious
• bountiful
• uncalled-for
• plenteous
• de trop

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• inadequate
• insufficient
• short
• deficient
• poor
• sparse
• scarce
• meager
• scanty
• scant
• skimpy
• shortish

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of redundant

What would otherwise be redundant compute across every team and every session is reduced through reuse. — Imran Aftab, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026

My biggest challenge as an artist that’s been doing this for close to 20 years now is to try not to be overly redundant with your material, but then try not to stray away from what butters your biscuit. — Melinda Newman, Billboard, 28 Aug. 2026

According to correspondence reviewed by ProPublica, the Joint Staff disagreed with the Army acting secretary, who said in a February 2025 memo that the program was redundant and recommended Congress repeal the law that set it in motion. — Megan Rose, ProPublica, 25 Aug. 2026

Carbyne reports that redundant calls among those triaged calls dropped by more than 30%. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026