unneeded
adjective
un·need·ed
ˌən-ˈnē-dəd 
: not required or necessary : not needed
unneeded assistance
an unneeded extra cable
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And lately, he’s instead been one more source of unneeded flux.
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Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2025
Yes, but: Critics of the measure argue Portland Public Schools has mismanaged past bond funds and is building more unneeded capacity due to declining student enrollment.
—Meira Gebel, Axios, 12 May 2025
Efficiency increased but people began to feel depressed, lonely, and unneeded.
—G Kirilloff, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
Any good bartender should be responsive to the needs of their guests and not demand unneeded attention.
—Hana Asbrink, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 May 2025
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Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2025
Yes, but: Critics of the measure argue Portland Public Schools has mismanaged past bond funds and is building more unneeded capacity due to declining student enrollment.
—Meira Gebel, Axios, 12 May 2025
Efficiency increased but people began to feel depressed, lonely, and unneeded.
—G Kirilloff, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
Any good bartender should be responsive to the needs of their guests and not demand unneeded attention.
—Hana Asbrink, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for unneeded
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“Unneeded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unneeded. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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