Needless and Willful

Needless

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

Willful and needless are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Willful" instead an adjective "Needless".

Nearby Words: need, needlessly

Willful

Willful adjective - Given to resisting authority or another's control.

Needless and willful are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Needless" instead an adjective "Willful".

Nearby Words: willed, willfulness, willfully
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