Word
unneeded
Phoneticsun·need·ed, stress on the second syllable
US/ənˈnidɪd/
UK/ʌnnˈiːdɪd/
Definition
adj. not needed for what you are doing. You use it for things you could remove or skip without a problem.
adj. not required for a particular purpose; able to be removed or left out without harm or loss.
Examples
“I throw away unneeded papers every spring.”
“She deletes unneeded photos from her phone to free space before the trip.”
“After the move, he sorted through boxes of unneeded cables, manuals, and spare parts accumulated over a decade of work.”
Examples
simple
“I throw away unneeded papers every spring.”
contextual
“She deletes unneeded photos from her phone to free space before the trip.”
complex
“After the move, he sorted through boxes of unneeded cables, manuals, and spare parts accumulated over a decade of work.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “unneeded” in context.
Verb
01. avoid unneeded
“Avoid unneeded details and keep your report short.”
verb + adj
02. become unneeded
“Paper maps have become unneeded for most travellers.”
verb + adj
03. cut unneeded
“We cut unneeded costs to save money for the trip.”
verb + adj
04. delete unneeded
“I deleted unneeded photos from my phone.”
verb + adj
05. remove unneeded
“Please remove unneeded files from your computer.”
verb + adj
06. seem unneeded
“That extra step seems unneeded for such a simple recipe.”
verb + adj
Adjective
07. completely unneeded
“That extra bag was completely unneeded for our short trip.”
adv + adj
08. largely unneeded
“The second meeting was largely unneeded after we agreed by email.”
adv + adj
09. avoid unneeded worry
“Try to avoid unneeded worry and focus on what you can do.”
10. cut unneeded expenses
“Our family cut unneeded expenses to save for a new car.”
11. delete unneeded messages
“She deletes unneeded messages every evening to keep her inbox clear.”
12. remove unneeded files
“You should remove unneeded files to make your computer faster.”
Real-World Examples
“Where "Digger" comes up short, however, is piling on unneeded subplots that only serve to distract from the story.” “The Nepalese government and trek insurance companies describe a wave of fraud in which Mount Everest trek operators, guides, helicopter evacuation companies and hospitals are conspiring to bilk insurance companies by encouraging unneeded evacuations and exaggerating medical symptoms and services.” Synonyms
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Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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