needlessly.
In a needless manner.
Meaning & usage
In a needless manner.
To a degree or extent beyond what is needed.
He was always needlessly anxious about his dog.
Without need.
He worried needlessly about his dog.
Where this word comes from
Etymology tree English needless Middle English -ly English -ly English needlessly From needless + -ly.
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