Need and Unnecessary

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Need

Need noun - A state of being without something necessary, desirable, or useful.
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Antonyms for Need
Unnecessary is an antonym for need.
Nearby Words: needed, needs, needy, needless, needful

Unnecessary

Unnecessary adjective - Not needed by the circumstances or to accomplish an end.
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Synonyms for Unnecessary
Antonyms for Unnecessary
Need is an antonym for unnecessary in necessary topic.
Nearby Word: unnecessarily
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  • Wrestling / Naomi Unnecessary Combat Roll: Well, she probably doesn't need to do so many flips, but, hey, Rule of Cool.
    Source: Wrestling / Naomi
  • Unnecessary Combat Roll: Sabrina probably didn't need to do all that back-flipping in her fight.
    Source: Film / Sabrina Goes to Rome
  • You need anti-tank weaponry to do more than inconvenience him, and he's the Spokesblob for unnecessary amounts of firepower.
    Source: Lightning Bruiser / Web Comics
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