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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Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025
Clear out unnecessary items, dust surfaces, and keep décor simple.
—Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 20 Nov. 2025
Artis received the dark-sky certification after removing unnecessary lights and replacing or adapting remaining light fixtures.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 20 Nov. 2025
Local officials have said the deployments are unnecessary and inappropriate, arguing that local police can handle the protests themselves.
—Joe Walsh, CBS News, 20 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unnecessary
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“Unnecessary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unnecessary. Accessed 23 Nov. 2025.
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unnecessary
adjective
un·nec·es·sary
ˌən-ˈnes-ə-ˌser-ē
ˈən-
: not necessary
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