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gratuitous

adjective

Reveal meaning and examples

Uncalled for or without adequate reason; also given without charge.

The review's gratuitous insult weakened its otherwise thoughtful criticism.

Dictionary practice example.

During the planning meeting, a gratuitous insult about the designer's handwriting added friction without helping anyone improve the clues.