gratuitous
adjectiveUncalled for or without adequate reason; also given without charge.
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Uncalled for or without adequate reason; also given without charge.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsSo small or unimportant that it scarcely warrants attention.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsExaggerated, inflated, or more grandiose than the subject warrants.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsAn attempt or claim to seem more important, skilled, or impressive than warranted.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsExcessive or not justified by the circumstances.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsUnable to be supported by an adequate reason or acceptable explanation.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsNot justified by sufficient reason or evidence.
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