unecessary

Definitions

Not required or essential; needless.

Exceeding what is appropriate or required; redundant.

Examples

The extra paperwork felt completely unnecessary for such a simple task.

He made an unnecessary comment that caused a lot of tension in the room.

It is unnecessary to bring an umbrella since the weather forecast predicts a sunny day.

Synonyms

needless superfluous gratuitous redundant inessential expendable nonessential

Antonyms

necessary essential required vital crucial indispensable mandatory