What is another word for unnecessarily?

Pronunciation: [ʌnnˌɛsɪsˈɛɹəlɪ] (IPA)

Unnecessarily, meaning something that is not needed, can be replaced with synonyms like needlessly, superfluously, excessively, redundantly, or pointlessly. The word needlessly refers to something that happens without any rational reason or purpose. Superfluously means something that is in excess of what is required. Excessively describes something that goes beyond the acceptable limit. Redundantly means using more words than necessary to explain something. Lastly, something that is pointless serves no purpose or has no practical use. Such synonyms can help in conveying the same meaning with a slight shift in tone, making the text more engaging and interesting to read.

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What are the hypernyms for Unnecessarily?

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What are the opposite words for unnecessarily?

When we use the word "unnecessarily," we usually mean that something has been done in excess or without a purpose. Antonyms for unnecessarily would mean that an action or behavior is warranted and purposeful. Words like "essential," "crucial," "vital," "valuable," and "mandatory" can be used in place of "unnecessarily." By using these antonyms, we suggest that there is a good reason to do something, and it's not an unnecessary action. For example, "It is essential to wear a mask during the pandemic" is the opposite of "It's unnecessarily to wear a mask when you're alone." By using antonyms, we can communicate more clearly and precisely.

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Usage examples for Unnecessarily

If you will not leave this, at least do not expose yourself unnecessarily.
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever
It struck me that he took an unnecessarily long time to finish his work of checking my calculations.
"My Attainment of the Pole"
Frederick A. Cook
And please do not be alarmed unnecessarily.
"The Man from Jericho"
Edwin Carlile Litsey

Famous quotes with Unnecessarily

  • Literature is about as unnecessarily necessarily as tableware or ironed shirts.
    Peter Bichsel
  • There's no point breaking a lot of crockery unnecessarily.
    J. Carter Brown
  • My major regret in life is that my childhood was unnecessarily lonely.
    Truman Capote
  • Too many of my constituents, like many other hard working Americans across the country, are suffering unnecessarily due to our flawed health care system.
    John Conyers
  • Men weren't really the enemy - they were fellow victims suffering from an outmoded masculine mystique that made them feel unnecessarily inadequate when there were no bears to kill.
    Betty Friedan

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