Deliberate
Deliberate adjective - Decided on as a result of careful thought.
Needless and deliberate are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Needless" instead an adjective "Deliberate".
Needless
Needless adjective - Not needed by the circumstances or to accomplish an end.
Deliberate and needless are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Deliberate" instead an adjective "Needless".
Nearby Words: need, needlessly
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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Dana, needless to say, is very angry at this "Random Accident"/"Deliberate Destruction" attempt — but not as angry as she would have been had Frank accepted Cody's stupid suggestion to don a beaver suit.
Source: Moment Killer
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