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Unduly vs Needless - What's the difference?

unduly | needless |

As an adverb unduly

is undeservedly, not warranted.

As an adjective needless is

not needed; unnecessary.

unduly

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • Undeservedly, not warranted.
  • *{{quote-book, year=1922, author=(Ben Travers)
    • , chapter=5, title= A Cuckoo in the Nest , passage=The departure was not unduly prolonged. In the road Mr. Love and the driver favoured the company with a brief chanty running. “Got it?—No, I ain't, 'old on,—Got it? Got it?—No, 'old on sir.”}}
  • *{{quote-book, year=1963, author=(Margery Allingham), title=(The China Governess)
    • , chapter=8 citation , passage=It was a casual sneer, obviously one of a long line. There was hatred behind it, but of a quiet, chronic type, nothing new or unduly virulent, and he was taken aback by the flicker of amazed incredulity that passed over the younger man's ravaged face.}}

    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

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