Definitions for Needlessly
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1. needlesslyadverb

   without need

   "it would needlessly bring badness into the world"

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1. needlesslyadverb

   In a needless manner.

2. needlesslyadverb

   To a degree or extent beyond what is needed.

   He was always needlessly anxious about his dog.

3. needlesslyadverb

   Without need.

   He worried needlessly about his dog.

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1. needlessly

   Needlessly refers to doing something in a way which is unnecessary or without any reason or cause. It often implies that there is waste, inefficiency, or harm resulting from the action being taken without a justified purpose or concern.

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How to pronounce Needlessly?

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How to say Needlessly in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Needlessly in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Needlessly in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of Needlessly in a Sentence

1. Desiree Andrade and Tania Owen:

   We are sick and tired of living in the pro-criminal paradise George Gascon has created, george Gascon turned George Gascon back on us, and now George Gascon policies are destroying Los Angeles County right before our eyes and needlessly creating more innocent victims.

2. Noah Horowitz:

   This is another senseless and illegal Trump administration rollback that will needlessly hike our energy bills and spew tons more pollution into the air, harming the health of our children and the environment.

3. Sherri Papini:

   I am deeply ashamed of myself for my behavior and so sorry for the pain I've caused my family, my friends, all the good people who needlessly suffered because of my story and those who worked so hard to try to help me, i will work the rest of my life to make amends for what I have done.

4. Anthony Michael Hall:

   As a result of a misunderstanding and miscommunication between myself and some hotel guests, the situation needlessly and regrettably escalated.

5. Phil Murphy:

   No student should have to needlessly choose between his or her identity playing sports.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Needlessly
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Needlessly
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=Needlessly