Synonyms of needless

needless

adjective

ˈnēd-ləs 

as in unnecessary

not needed by the circumstances or to accomplish an end

needless expenditures that pushed the construction project way over budget

Synonyms & Similar Words

• unnecessary
• extra
• optional
• unwarranted
• unessential
• nonessential
• dispensable
• gratuitous
• irrelevant
• inessential
• redundant
• uncalled-for
• superfluous
• elective
• discretionary
• extraneous
• irrelative

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• necessary
• essential
• important
• required
• needed
• crucial
• vital
• needful
• indispensable
• imperative
• urgent
• pressing
• all-important

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of needless

While the world is transfixed on America’s needless alienation of longtime American ally Ukraine, another American ally has come under fire from the administration. —Wesley Alexander Hill, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025

And needless to say, now that the new star is here, his way of business-going will permeate the entire roster. —Tim Britton, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025

And needless to say, traditional studios are no longer in the risk-taking game, with the two best picture nominees this year from those studios, Wicked and Dune: Part Two, both essentially franchise installments. —Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Feb. 2025

Almost, needless to say, the Ladypool side also want Baldoni’s $400 million suit tossed out. —Dominic Patten, Deadline, 1 Feb. 2025

Phrases Containing needless

• needless to say