needless

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   unnecessary and unwarranted

   a strikers' tent camp...was burned with needless loss of life

2. 2
   adj

   Not needed; unnecessary.

   This new project of yours will only be a needless expense.

3. 3
   adv

   Needlessly, without cause.

Etymology

From Middle English needlees, nedelees, nedeles, equivalent to need + -less.