Gratuitously
Gratuitously adverb - In an uncalled-for manner.
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Synonyms for Gratuitously
Needlessly and gratuitously are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Needlessly" instead an adverb "Gratuitously".
Nearby Word: gratuitous
Needlessly
Needlessly adverb - Without need.
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Synonyms for Needlessly
Gratuitously and needlessly are semantically related. You can use "Gratuitously" instead an adverb "Needlessly".
Nearby Word: needless
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Related pairs
- uselessly and gratuitously
- uselessly and needlessly
- unreasonably and gratuitously
- unreasonably and needlessly
- wantonly and gratuitously
- wantonly and needlessly
- unduly and gratuitously
- unduly and needlessly
- for nothing and gratuitously
- for nothing and needlessly
- superfluously and gratuitously
- superfluously and needlessly
- pointlessly and gratuitously
- pointlessly and needlessly
Both words in one sentence
- Chaka, a low-level enforcer for the Washimine Clan, was so needlessly and gratuitously cruel and sadistic that it's truly a wonder that he didn't piss off the wrong people and get himself killed earlier.
Source: Stupid Evil
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