UNNEEDED Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

unneeded

adjective

Definition of unneeded

as in unnecessary

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Recent Examples of unneeded 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3 July 2026 Simple data hygiene—from each employee reviewing and cleaning their work files to the removal of redundant, outdated or unneeded data in internal databases—will save resources and create less e-waste. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 Powered by artificial intelligence, the program — called the Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction Model, or WISeR — is intended to save the federal government money and protect patients from potentially unsafe or unneeded care. — Darius Tahir, CBS News, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for unneeded

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unneeded

Adjective

Responses were mixed, with those agreeing with Wehniainen saying the practice is unprofessional and could create unnecessary distractions during an interview.

— Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 23 Sep. 2026
Every unnecessary click creates another opportunity to lose them.

— Chris Zelig, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of unnecessary

Adjective

The tradeoffs families still face Limiting a device can strip out unwanted features.

— Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2026
While Rice later went to great lengths to apologize to Cruise after seeing his performance, even commissioning a two-page spread in various outlets to heap praise on him, Jordan says the circumstances created an unwanted dynamic on set.

— Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026