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- [need-lis]
- /ˈnid lɪs/
- /ˈniːdlɪsnəs /
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- [need-lis]
- /ˈnid lɪs/
Definitions of needlessness word
- adjective needlessness unnecessary; not needed or wanted: a needless waste of food. 1
- noun needlessness The state or characteristic of being needless. 1
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Origin of needlessness
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
First recorded in 1175-1225, needless is from the Middle English word nedles. See need, -less
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Parts of speech for Needlessness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
needlessness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
needlessness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for needlessness
noun needlessness
- uselessness — of no use; not serving the purpose or any purpose; unavailing or futile: It is useless to reason with him.
- fruitlessness — The quality of being fruitless.
- impracticality — not practical or useful.
- pointless — without a point: a pointless pen.
- senselessness — destitute or deprived of sensation; unconscious.
Antonyms for needlessness
noun needlessness
- usefulness — being of use or service; serving some purpose; advantageous, helpful, or of good effect: a useful member of society.
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