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Gratuitous vs Facetiousness - What's the difference?

gratuitous | facetiousness |

As an adjective gratuitous

is given freely; unearned.

As a noun facetiousness is

(uncountable) the state of being facetious.

gratuitous

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Given freely; unearned.
  • Not called for by the circumstances; uncalled-for; without reason, cause, or proof; adopted or asserted without any good ground; unjustified.
    • gratuitous violence

    Synonyms

    * unjustified * groundless * baseless * unfounded * unnecessary

    Antonyms

    * onerous

    Derived terms

    * gratuitousness * gratuitous praise * gratuitous violence

    Related terms

    * gratis * gratuity

    Coordinate terms

    * superfluous

    External links

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    facetiousness

    English

    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • (uncountable) The state of being facetious
  • (countable) The product or result of being facetious.