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:
Net-Zero Children: Climate Anxiety Needlessly Fuels a Fertility Crisis
Dec 9, 2025 The Heritage Foundation
Dec 9, 2025 The Heritage Foundation
Ex-Premier League ref claims Ryan Gravenberch “needlessly” sent off “in law”
Oct 12, 2026 This Is Anfield
Oct 12, 2026 This Is Anfield
The Editorial Board: U.S. relationship with Canada is being needlessly destroyed
Aug 25, 2026 Buffalo News
Aug 25, 2026 Buffalo News
Logan Police officers deny needlessly tasing man, setting police dog on him
May 7, 2026 Logan Daily News
May 7, 2026 Logan Daily News

