needlessly
Definitions
Adverb
- Without need
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Sounds Like
Words that sound like the term "needlessly".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | undoubtedly | 4 | 24 |
| 2 | instantly | 3 | 19 |
| 3 | unusually | 5 | 11 |
| 4 | nationally | 4 | 10 |
| 5 | enormously | 4 | 9 |
| 6 | intimately | 4 | 6 |
| 7 | unfriendly | 3 | 6 |
| 8 | informally | 4 | 5 |
| 9 | unwittingly | 4 | 5 |
| 10 | infinitely | 4 | 3 |
| 11 | innocently | 4 | 3 |
| 12 | nominally | 4 | 3 |
| 13 | nucleoli | 4 | 2 |
| 14 | uncertainly | 4 | 2 |
| 15 | unfailingly | 4 | 2 |
| 16 | indelibly | 4 | 1 |
| 17 | unbearably | 4 | 1 |
| 18 | uncommonly | 4 | 1 |
| 19 | unnaturally | 5 | 1 |
| 20 | unofficially | 5 | 1 |
| 21 | unwillingly | 4 | 1 |
| 22 | angelically | 4 | 0 |
| 23 | incorrectly | 4 | 0 |
| 24 | newsweekly | 3 | 0 |
Spelled Like
Words that are spelled similarly to the term "needlessly".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | endless | 2 | 20 |
| 2 | needle | 2 | 15 |
| 3 | needless | 2 | 11 |
| 4 | endlessly | 3 | 7 |
| 5 | needles | 2 | 6 |
| 6 | relentlessly | 4 | 5 |
| 7 | restlessly | 3 | 2 |
| 8 | recklessly | 3 | 2 |
| 9 | ceaselessly | 3 | 1 |
| 10 | needled | 2 | 1 |
| 11 | tirelessly | 3 | 1 |
| 12 | painlessly | 3 | 1 |
| 13 | mindlessly | 3 | 0 |
| 14 | neeley | 2 | 0 |
| 15 | needler | 3 | 0 |
| 16 | lessley | 2 | 0 |
| 17 | eyeless | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | seamlessly | 3 | 0 |
| 19 | needlelike | 3 | 0 |
| 20 | needlefish | 3 | 0 |
Words That Follow
Words that often follow the term "needlessly" in a sentence.
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Words That Precede
Words that often precede the term "needlessly" in a sentence.
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Statistically Associated
Words that are statistically associated with "needlessly" in the same piece of text.
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Consonant Match
Words that contain the same consonants as the term "needlessly".
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Results:
Term
Definitions: 1
Fragments: 1
Sound Alikes: 24
Spelled Like: 20
Words that Follow: 0
Words that Precede: 0
Statistically Associated: 0
Consonant Matches: 0
Freq: The frequency is a relative score of how often the word appears in standard English text.
📰 This Word in the News:
New Dem Leadership Condemns House Republicans for Needlessly Extending the Chaos of the DHS Shutdown
Mar 27, 2026 New Democrat Coalition (.gov)
Mar 27, 2026 New Democrat Coalition (.gov)
‘Outrageous and Needlessly Cruel’: Pingree Statement on Kennedy Center Firing Union Members
May 4, 2026 Representative Chellie Pingree (.gov)
May 4, 2026 Representative Chellie Pingree (.gov)
Massachusetts ICE to Endanger Government Agents Needlessly
May 25, 2018 Center for Immigration Studies
May 25, 2018 Center for Immigration Studies