unneeded

adjective

un·​need·​ed ˌən-ˈnē-dəd How to pronounce unneeded (audio)
Synonyms of unneedednext
: not required or necessary : not needed
unneeded assistance
an unneeded extra cable

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Cheers to boosting your garden’s health while also cutting down on unneeded waste. — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 19 Aug. 2026 Select a container with good drainage that gives plants a little room to grow into, but not one that is too large, as excess soil holds unneeded moisture. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2026 An Atlanta-area woman alleges that she was wrongly diagnosed with cancer and underwent an unneeded hysterectomy because of a labeling error. — Kim Chandler, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026 Delete duplicate or blurry photos and recycle unneeded travel papers like brochures or receipts. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for unneeded

Word History

First Known Use

1704, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unneeded was in 1704

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“Unneeded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unneeded. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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