Unnecessary synonyms

Bounteous, abundant, and ample are all synonyms for unnecessary. Essential and necessary are antonyms of unnecessary. And here are 41 another word for unnecessary.

Another word for unnecessary

Abundant, ample, bounteous, copious, dispensable, excess, excessive, extensive, extravagant, frivolous, gratuitous, inessential, irrelevant, lavish, lush, nonessential, outlandish, overabundant, overflowing, overkill, plentiful, pointless, profuse, redundant, supererogatory, superfluous, surplus, trivial, uncalled-for, unjustified, unmerited, unnecessary, unneeded, unrequested, unrequired, unwanted, unwarranted, useless, wasteful, and galore are all synonyms for unnecessary.

Unnecessary synonym statistics

Unnecessary synonym page has a variety of synonyms that differ in length. 1 synonym with 4, 5, and 14 letters and 2 synonyms with 6, and 12 letters. 5 synonyms with 7, and 8 letters and 8 synonyms with 9 letters.

4 synonyms with 10 letters and 10 synonyms with 11 letters. For a total of 39 another word for unnecessary.

Unnecessary sentences

The details were unnecessary for understanding.

She deemed the gift unnecessary now.

His comments were completely unnecessary yesterday.

That expense seems unnecessary for now.

Related Words for unnecessary

  1. Session
    • Synonyms: meeting, sitting
    • Opposites: interruption, break
    • Part of speech: noun
  2. Flawless
    • Synonyms: perfect, without blemish
    • Opposites: flawed, imperfect, defective
    • Part of speech: adjective
  3. Progression
    • Synonyms: development, progress
    • Opposites: regression, decline
    • Part of speech: noun
  4. Ruthless
    • Synonyms: merciless, pitiless
    • Opposites: merciful, compassionate, gentle
    • Part of speech: adjective
  5. Pessimistic
    • Synonyms: gloomy, negative
    • Opposites: optimistic, hopeful, cheerful
    • Part of speech: adjective
  6. Meaningless
    • Synonyms: unintelligible, incomprehensible
    • Opposites: significant, purposeful
    • Part of speech: adjective
  7. Preliminary to
    • Synonyms: in preparation for, before
    • Opposites: final, conclusive
    • Part of speech: preposition
  8. Preliminary
    • Synonyms: preparatory, introductory
    • Opposites: concluding, closing, final
    • Part of speech: adjective
  9. On the contrary
    • Synonyms: Conversely, oppositely
    • Opposites: in agreement, similarly
    • Part of speech: adverb
  10. Worthless
    • Synonyms: valueless, of little/no value
    • Opposites: valuable, precious, useful
    • Part of speech: adjective
  11. Piece
    • Synonyms: bit, section
    • Opposites: whole, entirety
    • Part of speech: noun
  12. Sarcastic
    • Synonyms: sardonic, ironic
    • Opposites: sincere, genuine
    • Part of speech: adjective
  13. Loneliness
    • Synonyms: isolation, friendlessness
    • Opposites: companionship, togetherness
    • Part of speech: noun
  14. Running
    • Synonyms: administration, management
    • Opposites: walking, standing
    • Part of speech: noun
  15. Priceless
    • Synonyms: of incalculable value/worth, of inestimable value/worth
    • Opposites: worthless, cheap
    • Part of speech: adjective
  16. Preceding
    • Synonyms: Previous, prior
    • Opposites: following, subsequent
    • Part of speech: adjective
  17. Precede
    • Synonyms: go/come before, go in advance of
    • Opposites: follow, succeed
    • Part of speech: verb
  18. Masterpiece
    • Synonyms: triumph, coup
    • Opposites: failure, mediocrity
    • Part of speech: noun
  19. Reckless
    • Synonyms: rash, careless
    • Opposites: careful, cautious, prudent
    • Part of speech: adjective
  20. Ordinary
    • Synonyms: usual, normal
    • Opposites: unusual, extraordinary, unique, exceptional
    • Part of speech: adjective
  21. Manner
    • Synonyms: way, fashion
    • Opposites: rudeness, bad behavior
    • Part of speech: noun
  22. Impression
    • Synonyms: feeling, sense
    • Opposites: neglect, disregard
    • Part of speech: noun
  23. Relentless
    • Synonyms: persistent, continuing
    • Opposites: short-lived, irresolute, intermittent
    • Part of speech: adjective
  24. Depress
    • Synonyms: make sad, sadden
    • Opposites: encourage, raise
    • Part of speech: verb
  25. Depressing
    • Synonyms: upsetting, distressing
    • Opposites: uplifting, encouraging
    • Part of speech: adjective
  26. Selfless
    • Synonyms: unselfish, altruistic
    • Opposites: selfish, egoistic, inconsiderate, mean
    • Part of speech: adjective
  27. Nonetheless
    • Synonyms: in spite of that/everything, nevertheless
    • Opposites: therefore, consequently
    • Part of speech: adverb
  28. Successful
    • Synonyms: victorious, triumphant
    • Opposites: unsuccessful, unsuccessful, unprofitable, poor
    • Part of speech: adjective
  29. Contrary to
    • Synonyms: Opposed to, in contrast to
    • Opposites: in line with, consistent with
    • Part of speech: preposition
  30. Contrary
    • Synonyms: opposite, opposing
    • Opposites: compatible, same
    • Part of speech: adjective
  31. Helpless
    • Synonyms: dependent, incapable
    • Opposites: independent, powerful, capable
    • Part of speech: adjective
  32. Cunning
    • Synonyms: crafty, wily
    • Opposites: honest, guileless, naive
    • Part of speech: adjective
  33. Vary
    • Synonyms: differ, be different
    • Opposites: agree be static
    • Part of speech: verb
  34. Hopeless
    • Synonyms: despairing, without hope
    • Opposites: optimistic, remediable, curable, hopeful
    • Part of speech: adjective
  35. Progressive
    • Synonyms: continuing, continuous
    • Opposites: regressive, conservative
    • Part of speech: adjective
  36. Distress
    • Synonyms: anguish, suffering
    • Opposites: happiness, comfort
    • Part of speech: noun
  37. Decent
    • Synonyms: satisfactory, reasonable
    • Opposites: disobliging, dishonest
    • Part of speech: adjective
  38. Faceless
    • Synonyms: Anonymous, impersonal
    • Opposites: recognizable, identifiable
    • Part of speech: adjective
  39. Lesson
    • Synonyms: class, session
    • Opposites: mistake, failure
    • Part of speech: noun
  40. Depression
    • Synonyms: melancholy, misery
    • Opposites: cheerfulness, boom
    • Part of speech: noun
  41. Pointless
    • Synonyms: senseless, futile
    • Opposites: useful, valuable
    • Part of speech: adjective
  42. Essentially
    • Synonyms: Fundamentally, basically
    • Opposites: superficially, insignificantly
    • Part of speech: adverb
  43. Willingness
    • Synonyms: readiness, preparedness
    • Opposites: reluctance, unwillingness
    • Part of speech: noun
  44. Oppression
    • Synonyms: persecution, abuse
    • Opposites: freedom, democracy
    • Part of speech: noun
  45. Recent
    • Synonyms: new, the latest
    • Opposites: old, former
    • Part of speech: adjective
  46. Less
    • Synonyms: not so much, not so great
    • Opposites: more, plus
    • Part of speech: adjective
  47. Mess
    • Synonyms: untidiness, disorder
    • Opposites: order, neatness
    • Part of speech: noun
  48. Necessity
    • Synonyms: essential requirement, prerequisite
    • Opposites: luxury, optional
    • Part of speech: noun
  49. Of the essence
    • Synonyms: vital, essential
    • Opposites: inessential, unimportant, non-essential
    • Part of speech: adjective
  50. Essence
    • Synonyms: quintessence, soul
    • Opposites: superficiality, insignificance
    • Part of speech: noun
  51. Temporary
    • Synonyms: non-permanent, short-term
    • Opposites: permanent, lasting
    • Part of speech: adjective
  52. Witness
    • Synonyms: observer, onlooker
    • Opposites: ignore, disregard
    • Part of speech: noun
  53. Expression
    • Synonyms: utterance, uttering
    • Opposites: silence, suppression
    • Part of speech: noun
  54. Contemporary
    • Synonyms: representative, classic
    • Opposites: old-fashioned, out of date
    • Part of speech: adjective
  55. Messy
    • Synonyms: dirty, filthy
    • Opposites: clean, tidy, orderly
    • Part of speech: adjective