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unnecessarily

 

[ ʌnˈnɛsɪsərɪli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a way that is not necessary

Unnecessarily means in a way that is not necessary or required. It is used to describe actions, statements, or situations that could have been avoided or omitted without affecting the outcome. This adverb indicates that something is done or said without a valid reason or purpose.

Synonyms

needlessly, pointlessly, superfluously

Examples of usage

  • He unnecessarily spent all his money on things he didn't need.
  • She unnecessarily made a big deal out of a small mistake.
  • The teacher unnecessarily criticized the student in front of the whole class.

Translations

Translations of the word "unnecessarily" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desnecessariamente

🇮🇳 अनावश्यक रूप से

🇩🇪 unnötig

🇮🇩 tidak perlu

🇺🇦 непотрібно

🇵🇱 niepotrzebnie

🇯🇵 不必要に (fuhitsuyou ni)

🇫🇷 inutilement

🇪🇸 innecesariamente

🇹🇷 gereksiz yere

🇰🇷 불필요하게 (bulpil-yohage)

🇸🇦 بلا ضرورة (bila darura)

🇨🇿 zbytečně

🇸🇰 zbytočne

🇨🇳 不必要地 (bù bìyào de)

🇸🇮 nepotrebno

🇮🇸 óþarfa

🇰🇿 қажетсіз

🇬🇪 არაუმეტესად (arau met’ulad)

🇦🇿 lazımsız

🇲🇽 innecesariamente

Word origin

The word 'unnecessarily' is derived from the word 'necessary,' which comes from the Latin word 'necessarius,' meaning 'indispensable' or 'essential.' The prefix 'un-' is added to 'necessary' to create the opposite meaning. The concept of necessity has been a fundamental aspect of human behavior and decision-making throughout history, influencing various aspects of society and culture.

See also: necessarily, unnecessary.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,872, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.