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gratuitous

adjective

/ɡrəˈtjuːɪtəs/

Meaning

Unnecessary, unwarranted, or given freely without reason or cause.

The movie was criticized for its gratuitous violence.

unwarranted, unnecessary, needless, unjustified, uncalled-for

necessary, justified, essential

gratuitous violence, gratuitous insult, gratuitous remark, gratuitous advice

confined to bed; unable to leave one's bed due to illness or infirmity

solitary; isolated; without companions

Expressing great sorrow or distress.

Bold and without shame; shameless.

not suitable or well chosen; awkward or unfortunate

forgivable, not seriously wrong