Needless

Pronunciation: /niːdləs/

Definitions of needless

adjective describes something that is unnecessary or not needed

Example Sentences

A1 There is no need for needless worry about the test.

A2 She spent money on needless items.

B1 The argument was filled with needless accusations.

B2 The company wasted time on needless meetings.

C1 The needless complexity of the project caused delays.

C2 His needless comments only served to irritate his colleagues.

Examples of needless in a Sentence

formal The needless delays in the project have caused significant financial losses.

informal It's just needless drama, let's move on.

slang Stop with the needless excuses, just own up to your mistake.

figurative His needless worries were like carrying around a heavy burden.

Grammatical Forms of needless

• past tense: needed
• plural: needless
• comparative: more needless
• superlative: most needless
• present tense: need
• future tense: will need
• perfect tense: have needed
• continuous tense: is needing
• singular: needless
• positive degree: needless
• infinitive: to need
• gerund: needing
• participle: needed

Origin and Evolution of needless

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'needless' originated from the combination of the Old English word 'ned' meaning necessity or need, and the suffix '-less' indicating without.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'needless' has retained its original meaning of lacking necessity or being unnecessary. It has also evolved to be used in a broader context beyond just physical needs, encompassing emotional, social, and other types of requirements.