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needless

/ˈniːdləs/ adjective B2
  1. Not needed; unnecessary. · This new project of yours will only be a needless expense.
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At least, therefore, I did not assume the character of needless precipitance merely to show off before the ladies.”
Pride and Prejudice, p. 53 · B2
Collins repeated his apologies in quitting the room, and was assured, with unwearying civility, that they were perfectly needless.
Pride and Prejudice, p. 83 · B2
I need not explain myself farther; and though _we_ know this anxiety to be quite needless, yet if she feels it, it will easily account for her behaviour to me; and so deservedly dear as he is to his sister, whatever anxiety she may feel on his behalf is natural and amiable.
Pride and Prejudice, p. 171 · B2
It is needless to add that there were gold and silver fish in the basin.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 502 · C1

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