needless

adjective

need·​less ˈnēd-ləs 

: not needed : unnecessary

needless waste

needlessly adverb

needlessness noun

see also:

needless to say

Synonyms of needless

• unnecessary

Examples of needless in a Sentence

needless expenditures that pushed the construction project way over budget

Recent Examples on the Web

So needless to say, there’s room for improvement. — Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026

And needless to say, Springfield is a charming place to live. — Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2026

Lazy prompts or needless iterations can multiply expenses fivefold to tenfold. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Acting on a shaky result carries real downsides too, from needless restrictive diets to unnecessary supplements. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 24 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing needless

• needless to say

Rhymes for needless

• heedless
• seedless

Kids Definition

needless

adjective

need·​less ˈnēd-ləs 

: unnecessary

needlessly adverb