Needlessly
Needlessly adverb - Without need.
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Pointlessly and needlessly are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pointlessly" instead an adverb "Needlessly".
Nearby Word: needless
Pointlessly
Pointlessly adverb - In a pointless manner.
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Synonyms for Pointlessly
Needlessly and pointlessly are semantically related. You can use "Needlessly" instead an adverb "Pointlessly".
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Related pairs
- uselessly and needlessly
- uselessly and pointlessly
- stupidly and needlessly
- stupidly and pointlessly
- fruitlessly and needlessly
- fruitlessly and pointlessly
- inanely and needlessly
- inanely and pointlessly
- vainly and needlessly
- vainly and pointlessly
- senselessly and needlessly
- senselessly and pointlessly
- purposelessly and needlessly
- purposelessly and pointlessly
Both words in one sentence
- While Revan probably saw the value of not burning bridges needlessly, neither was there any need in being pointlessly cruel.
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