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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Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 26 Dec. 2025
That’s why some people now argue that the creation of a new gender-neutral pronoun is unnecessary, as that’s what existed in the first place.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 26 Dec. 2025
Based on these findings, the researchers suggest that reviewing and reducing unnecessary medications could help improve recovery for those undergoing rehabilitation.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 26 Dec. 2025
Knowing how often to apply it can make the difference between glowing results and unnecessary irritation.
—Zia Sherrell, Health, 26 Dec. 2025
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“Unnecessary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unnecessary. Accessed 28 Dec. 2025.
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unnecessary
adjective
un·nec·es·sary
ˌən-ˈnes-ə-ˌser-ē
ˈən-
: not necessary
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