needless

needless
need|less [ˈni:dləs] adj
1.) needless to say
used when you are telling someone something that they probably know or expect
▪ Needless to say, any contributions of money will be gratefully received.
2.) needless troubles, suffering, loss etc are unnecessary because they could easily have been avoided
▪ The report caused needless anxiety to women who have attended the clinic.
▪ We need to bring to an end these needless deaths.
▪ Charles hates needless waste.
>needlessly adv
▪ Over 2,600 Australians are dying needlessly every year of heart attacks.

Dictionary of contemporary English. 2013.

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