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Adjective

redundant

IPA /rɪˈdʌndənt/

No longer needed or useful because the same purpose is already served by something else or circumstances have changed.

See example sentence: redundant

The second lock became redundant after we installed a stronger front door.

Adjective

gratuitous

IPA /ɡrəˈtjuːɪtəs/

Unnecessary and lacking a good reason, especially when an action or remark causes harm, offence or discomfort.

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His gratuitous insult turned a friendly chat into an argument.

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