unnecessary

adjective

Stress: second syllable

Syllables: un-nec-es-sar-y (5)

English Definition

Not needed; redundant.

Example Sentence

Avoid making unnecessary phone calls.

US IPA /ʌnˈnesəseri/

UK IPA /ʌnˈnesəsəri/

redundant superfluous needless useless

necessary essential required