B2adjectiveformalsocietywork
US/ˈniːd.ləs/
UK/ˈniːd.ləs/
not necessary, and often causing harm or waste that could be avoided
In context
The accident caused needless delays for hundreds of passengers.
The doctor said the surgery was needless and the pain could have been avoided.
Stop making needless mistakes by reading the instructions first.
Words that go with needless
adjective + noun
- needless sufferingThe rules caused needless suffering for many families.
- needless delayThere was a needless delay at the gate.
- needless expenseBuying two copies was a needless expense.
- needless riskHe took a needless risk by driving in the storm.
- needless complicationThe new form adds needless complication.
adjective + preposition
- needless to sayNeedless to say, we were very happy.