needlessly (Meaning)

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needlessly (r)

without need

The company laid off employees needlessly, adding to the already rampant unemployment.
The pain was needlessly prolonged due to the doctor's negligence.
We spent needlessly on extravagant items, leaving us in financial distress.
The government's regulations were needlessly restrictive, stifling innovation.
The students were needlessly punished for a minor infraction.
The traveler's luggage was needlessly searched, causing unnecessary delays.
The author's writing was needlessly verbose, detracting from its clarity.
The debate turned needlessly personal, hindering the progress of the discussion.
The team's performance suffered needlessly due to a lack of communication.
Our journey was needlessly arduous, as we took the wrong route and encountered obstacles.

without need

unnecessary, optional,extra, nonessential, uncalled-for, inessential, unessential, elective,unwarranted, redundant

essential, needed, necessary, required, important, needed, required,necessary, essential, important

The company laid off employees needlessly, adding to the already rampant unemployment.

The pain was needlessly prolonged due to the doctor's negligence.

We spent needlessly on extravagant items, leaving us in financial distress.

The government's regulations were needlessly restrictive, stifling innovation.