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

But the segment fizzles out, because making someone like Santos look like a fool seems redundant. — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2026

For many companies, this has led to a significant utility gap where human effort is wasted on redundant, process-heavy work that fails to move the needle on the company’s bottom line. — Syed Ahmad, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026

The lengthier postseason would force the regular season to begin one week earlier and likely eliminate Power 4 conference championship games, which while lucrative, can be redundant and potentially problematic in impacting the CFP slate. — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026

The system etches three redundant data matrix codes, similar to QR codes, into the graphite surface, with markings approximately half a millimeter deep, according to the company. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026