The difference between Unnecessary and Unneeded

When used as adjectives, unnecessary means not needed or necessary, whereas unneeded means not needed.


check bellow for the other definitions of Unnecessary and Unneeded

  1. Unnecessary as an adjective:

    Not needed or necessary.

    Examples:

    "The automatic child-frightener made clowns unnecessary."

  2. Unnecessary as an adjective:

    Done in addition to requirements; unrequired.

  1. Unneeded as an adjective:

    Not needed.