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

Scaling the technology also depends on producing trucks in sufficient numbers, integrating redundant safety systems and building hardware capable of handling the high mileage expected in freight operations. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 24 July 2026

First, researchers sifted through redundant filings by robotaxi services to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to yield 977 unique reports. — Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 24 July 2026

More than 20 years in the making, the robotics system was designed to meet Defense Department reliability standards, including redundant robotic arms, avionics, and mission troops. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 24 July 2026

Cellphones rendered this particular feature redundant—but to this day, the Polo Lounge still serves lunch to such urgent decision-makers. — Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 16 July 2026