needlessly
adverbUK /ˈniːdləsli/
US /ˈniːdləsli/
In a way that is not needed at all.
She needlessly worried about the test.
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2. In a way that wastes time or effort.
He needlessly checked the door three times.
3. Without any good purpose or benefit.
The machine ran needlessly all night.
4. In an extra way that could be avoided.
They needlessly bought more paper when they had plenty.