gratuitous

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gruh-TOO-i-tuhs

unwarranted

unwarranted; free, voluntary

Part of Speech: adjective

Synonyms:

needless, unprovoked, superfluous

Antonyms:

justified, warranted

Example Sentence:

We reject gratuitous cuts to critical services for vulnerable children, the disabled and the elderly.

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