Unnecessary

11 lettersadjectivecommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

Not needed, required, or essential for a particular purpose. It describes something superfluous or avoidable.

“Taking unnecessary risks could jeopardise the success of the project.”

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Contains four E's and four N's; UN- prefix and double N pattern

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Worth 14 points; excellent for using multiple N's and E's

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