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Needless vs Unneeded - What's the difference?

needless | unneeded |

As adjectives the difference between needless and unneeded

is that needless is not needed; unnecessary while unneeded is not needed.

needless

English

Alternative forms

* needles (obsolete)

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Not needed; unnecessary.
    • This new project of yours will only be a needless expense.

    Derived terms

    * needless to say

    Anagrams

    *

    unneeded

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Not needed.