Gratuitous(adjective)
Done without a good reason; unnecessary, uncalled for, or unwarranted. (????????, ??-???)
Synonyms: Unwarranted, Unnecessary, Uncalled-for, Unjustified
Antonyms: Justified, Necessary, Warranted, Reasonable
Example: The film was criticised for its gratuitous violence that added nothing to the story.
Trick to remember: Think “gratuitous gyaan” – jab koi bina zarurat extra advice ya action kare, totally unnecessary, that is gratuitous.
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