unneeded

adjective

un·​need·​ed ˌən-ˈnē-dəd 

: not required or necessary : not needed

unneeded assistance

an unneeded extra cable

Examples of unneeded in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

An Atlanta-area woman alleges that she was wrongly diagnosed with cancer and underwent an unneeded hysterectomy because of a labeling error. — Kim Chandler, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026

Delete duplicate or blurry photos and recycle unneeded travel papers like brochures or receipts. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 28 July 2026

Some state officials criticized the move as adding unneeded instability and uncertainty to running elections. — Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 21 July 2026

Investors have been closely watching the issues, saying unneeded warranty costs are a risk to the company's guidance and future business plans. — Michael Wayland, CNBC, 3 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1704, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unneeded

• acceded
• conceded
• exceeded
• impeded
• preceded
• proceeded
• receded
• seceded
• stampeded
• succeeded
• unheeded
• beaded