Needless and Wanton

Needless

Needless adjective - Not needed by the circumstances or to accomplish an end.

Wanton is a synonym for needless in unwarranted topic. In some cases you can use "Wanton" instead an adjective "Needless".

Nearby Words: need, needlessly

Wanton

Wanton adjective - Depicting or referring to sexual matters in a way that is unacceptable in polite society.

Needless is a synonym for wanton in cruel topic. You can use "Needless" instead an adjective "Wanton", if it concerns topics such as unwarranted, unprovoked.

Nearby Word: wantonly

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