UNNEEDED Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

unneeded

adjective

Definition of unneeded

as in unnecessary

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Recent Examples of unneeded The first attempts to compel vaccination in the 1850s appeared to many to be arbitrary and unneeded extensions of state power at a time when the effectiveness of the shots was still very much in dispute. — Literary Hub, 11 June 2026 Bliss tent facility through the Army, steering the contract to an inexperienced firm that squandered millions in unneeded staffing and services. — Michael Biesecker, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026 School Gear As school ends for the year, now is the time to clear out your kids' backpacks and beyond, getting rid of unneeded school papers, books they're done reading, and the like, Michelle Parravani, the founder of Designing with Less, shares. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 1 June 2026 The majority of their travelling happens at night, however; that’s one reason experts say to turn off unneeded lights during migration season. — Marta Hill, Scientific American, 13 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for unneeded

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unneeded

Adjective

Kennedy has publicly backed wider access to peptides, casting restrictions as unnecessary barriers that may push patients to the grey market.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 July 2026
While board member David Westbrook said a moratorium was unnecessary, many were in agreement with the crowd of concerned parents.

— Julianna Mejia July 23, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026

Definition of unnecessary

Adjective

Everything from training facilities to travelling times from the hotels to the stadia were assessed to make sure there are no unwanted surprises for the squad on arrival.

— Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 24 July 2026
The action exposed children to cyberbullying, unwanted contact and predatory behavior, the commission said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 July 2026