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Unnecessary has 24 synonyms. The top synonyms for unnecessary are needless, unessential, nonessential, superfluous, gratuitous, redundant, unneeded, prolix and 16 more. Another word for unnecessary is needless. Browse the full list below.
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| Random | DefinitionA common synonym for unnecessary is needless. Other synonyms include unessential, nonessential, superfluous, gratuitous.
Unnecessary has 24 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.
(adj): not necessary; not needed; surplus to requirement; useless; obsolete Example: "the automatic child-frightener made clowns unnecessary."
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