unneeded

adjective

un·​need·​ed ˌən-ˈnē-dəd How to pronounce unneeded (audio)
Synonyms of unneedednext
: not required or necessary : not needed
unneeded assistance
an unneeded extra cable

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Investors have been closely watching the issues, saying unneeded warranty costs are a risk to the company's guidance and future business plans. — Michael Wayland, CNBC, 3 July 2026 The majority of their travelling happens at night, however; that’s one reason experts say to turn off unneeded lights during migration season. — Marta Hill, Scientific American, 13 May 2026 Bliss tent facility through the Army, steering the contract to an inexperienced firm that squandered millions in unneeded staffing and services. — Michael Biesecker, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026 Simple data hygiene—from each employee reviewing and cleaning their work files to the removal of redundant, outdated or unneeded data in internal databases—will save resources and create less e-waste. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for unneeded

Word History

First Known Use

1704, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unneeded was in 1704

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“Unneeded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unneeded. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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