Definition of NEEDLESS

needless

Meanings

Noun

  • the leaf of a conifer
  • a slender pointer for indicating the reading on the scale of a measuring instrument
  • a sharp pointed implement (usually steel)
  • a stylus that formerly made sound by following a groove in a phonograph record

Verb

  • goad or provoke,as by constant criticism
  • prick with a needle

Adjective Satellite

  • unnecessary and unwarranted
    • "a strikers' tent camp...was burned with needless loss of life"

Adj

  • Not needed; unnecessary.

Adv

  • Needlessly, without cause.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English needlees, nedelees, nedeles, equivalent to need + -less.

Synonyms

acerate leaf, goad, gratuitous, needle, phonograph needle, uncalled-for

Antonyms

needful

Scrabble Score: 9

needless is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
needless is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
needless is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 11

needless is a valid Words With Friends word