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Definition unnecessary in British English

unnecessary adjective

adjective
/ʌnˈnesəs(ə)ri/
1

used for describing something that should not have happened because it could have been avoided

Example

The policy had caused thousands of families unnecessary suffering.

Example

The delay was totally unnecessary.

1.1

unkind, rude, or offensive

Example

Some of her remarks were quite unnecessary.

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2

not needed

Example

Remove all unnecessary files from your computer.

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Definition unnecessary in British English