needlessly

Meanings

Adverb

without need
- "it would needlessly bring badness into the world"

Adv

In a needless manner.
To a degree or extent beyond what is needed.
Without need.

Origin / Etymology

From needless + -ly.

Synonyms

unnecessarily

Scrabble Score: 14

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

Words With Friends Score: 16

needlessly is a valid Words With Friends word