needless
gb/nˈidləs/ us/nˈidləs/
B2
英語
~ 7600
語義
0件の語義
adjective
B2
property
1
not needed; unnecessary
Not needed; something that you do not have to do or have.
用法パターン：
needless [noun]; [something] is needless
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse "needless" with "useless". "Needless" means something is not necessary, while "useless" means something does not work well or has no good result. Learners may also incorrectly use *needless* as an adverb (e.g., "He spoke needless"); the correct adverb is "needlessly".
類義語
unnecessary (Most direct and neutral equivalent in almost all contexts.)
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superfluous (More formal and suggests something extra beyond what is sufficient.)
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redundant (Often used when something is repeated or no longer needed.)
対義語
necessary (Describes something that must exist or happen.)
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essential (Stronger than "necessary", for things that are very important or basic.)
コロケーション
needless to say
|needless waste
|needless expense
|needless delay
|needless paperwork
|a needless trip
テーマ
daily life
|evaluation
|core_vocabulary
例文
- We took a needless taxi ride when the office was only two blocks away.
- The form asks for a lot of needless information that they never use.
- They added needless decorations that made the design look busy.
- Please avoid needless emails; put all the details in one message.
- The report is full of needless detail that hides the main point.
学習者向け例文
- This extra work is needless.
- We made a needless trip to the bank.
- The book has many needless pages.
- Do not ask needless questions in the exam.
- There is a lot of needless noise in this room.
adjective
C1
property
2
unnecessary and especially harmful
Not needed and also causing pain, loss, or another bad result.
用法パターン：
needless [negative noun]
類義語
unwarranted (Suggests something is not justified or fair, often in formal contexts.)
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avoidable (Focuses on the idea that the harm could have been prevented.)
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gratuitous (Often used for violence or insults that seem pointless or excessive.)
対義語
justified (Indicates that the harm or negative effect has a good reason.)
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warranted (Formal; means that something is reasonable or deserved in the situation.)
コロケーション
needless suffering
|needless cruelty
|needless violence
|needless risk
|needless death
テーマ
emotions
|social issues
|core_vocabulary
|health
例文
- The new policy has caused needless suffering for many families.
- We should not take needless risks with people’s safety.
- The movie was criticised for its needless violence.
- Her comment caused needless hurt and tension in the team.
- Good planning can prevent a lot of needless stress at work.
学習者向け例文
- The war created much needless pain.
- He took a needless risk with his health.
- That was a needless fight between friends.
- The test gave students needless stress.
- We want to stop all needless deaths on the road.
文法
辞書形
needless
IPA
GB/nˈidləs/
US/nˈidləs/
音節・強勢
need - less （2音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (need)
活用形
Adjective
- Base: needless
関連語
表現
needless to say
1/nˈidləs tə sˈeɪ/
fixed phrase
of course; obviously
Used before you say something that everyone already knows or expects.
例文
- Needless to say, everyone was shocked by the news.
- Needless to say, we were very happy with the result.
- Needless to say, you will need a ticket to get in.