unnecessarily
adverb
un·nec·es·sar·i·ly
ˌən-ˌne-sə-ˈser-ə-lē 
: not by necessity : to an unnecessary degree
unnecessarily harsh criticism
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This made the vaccine seem unnecessarily risky as several reports of a potentially deadly disorder, Guillain-Barré Syndrome, emerged.
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Amy Maxmen | Kff Health News, ABC News, 11 July 2024
For some, knowledge might be power — but pilots also warn that checking forecasts can cause passengers to panic unnecessarily.
—Hannah Sampson, Washington Post, 9 July 2024
Instead of spending $4 billion unnecessarily, spend $500,000 and get the buses on time.
—Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 8 July 2024
Too many get unnecessarily locked into unproductive and expensive long-term contracts.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 5 July 2024
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Amy Maxmen | Kff Health News, ABC News, 11 July 2024
For some, knowledge might be power — but pilots also warn that checking forecasts can cause passengers to panic unnecessarily.
—Hannah Sampson, Washington Post, 9 July 2024
Instead of spending $4 billion unnecessarily, spend $500,000 and get the buses on time.
—Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 8 July 2024
Too many get unnecessarily locked into unproductive and expensive long-term contracts.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 5 July 2024
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unnecessarily
adverb
un·nec·es·sar·i·ly
ˌən-ˌnes-ə-ˈser-ə-lē
1
: not by necessity
spent money unnecessarily
2
: to an unnecessary degree
an unnecessarily harsh punishment
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