unnecessary
adjective
un·nec·es·sary
ˌən-ˈne-sə-ˌser-ē 
: not necessary
took unnecessary precautions
Examples of unnecessary in a Sentence
In this city, owning a car is unnecessary.
Let's not take any unnecessary risks.
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Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 12 May 2026
Still, miscommunication or vague expectations at work could create unnecessary frustrations.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
For people wondering how to avoid microplastics, experts say one of the smartest moves is simply cutting back on unnecessary plastic use.
—Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 May 2026
Avoid spring pruning to let blooms fully develop and prevent unnecessary disturbance to the tree.
—Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 11 May 2026
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“Unnecessary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unnecessary. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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unnecessary
adjective
un·nec·es·sary
ˌən-ˈnes-ə-ˌser-ē
ˈən-
: not necessary
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