gratuitous

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gratuitous

(adjective)

Meaning

given without any return or payment

Example

"His gratuitous comments during the meeting were not appreciated by anyone."

Synonyms

unnecessaryunjustifiedsuperfluous

Antonyms

justifiednecessary

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'gratuitus', meaning pleasing or given freely.
Related word forms
  • adjective: gratuitousness

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