unnecessary
adjective
un·nec·es·sary
ˌən-ˈne-sə-ˌser-ē 
: not necessary
took unnecessary precautions
Examples of unnecessary in a Sentence
In this city, owning a car is unnecessary.
Let's not take any unnecessary risks.
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Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 5 May 2026
As Mars meets resistance from Jupiter, overcommitting creates unnecessary stress.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 4 May 2026
Managing the state funds in a way that brings wealth back to Californians — by decreasing the burden unnecessary debt places on taxpayers.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
Activists have filed a federal lawsuit in Wisconsin alleging that police used unnecessary force.
—David Fischer, Fortune, 4 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for unnecessary
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“Unnecessary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unnecessary. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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unnecessary
adjective
un·nec·es·sary
ˌən-ˈnes-ə-ˌser-ē
ˈən-
: not necessary
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