Synonyms of unnecessarily
5 similar words · 1 opposite word
Another word for unnecessarily is pointlessly. Other synonyms of unnecessarily are unduly. The opposite of unnecessarily is necessarily.
Synonyms and similar words for unnecessarily
adverbIn an unnecessary way; not by necessity.
- needlessly
- pointlesslyWithout point; in a pointless manner; so as to lack purpose or importance.
- uselessly
- for no reason
adverbTo an extent beyond what is needed.
- undulyUndeservedly; in a way that is not warranted.
Opposite of unnecessarily
adverbMore antonyms
- necessarilyInevitably; of necessity.
Meaning of unnecessarily
- adverb In an unnecessary way; not by necessity.
- adverb To an extent beyond what is needed.
unnecessarily in other languages
Questions about synonyms of unnecessarily
- What is another word for unnecessarily?
- Unnecessarily has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as pointlessly and unduly.
- What is the opposite of unnecessarily?
- The opposite of unnecessarily is necessarily.
- What does unnecessarily mean?
- Unnecessarily means in an unnecessary way; not by necessity.
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