gratuitous

• Bezeichnet etwas, das unnötig, unbegründet oder übermäßig ist, oft mit der Nebenbedeutung, dass es ohne triftigen Grund geschieht; auch im Sinne von grundlos oder willkürlich.

Describes something that is unnecessary, unjustified, or excessive, often implying it is done without good reason.

1. Unnecessary or unjustifiedC1formal

   Given or done without good reason; uncalled for.

   Unbegründet

   • The film was criticized for its gratuitous violence.
   • His comment was a gratuitous insult that upset everyone.
   • The report contained gratuitous details that were irrelevant to the case.

   Synonymebaselessexcessivegroundlessneedlesssuperfluousuncalled-forunjustifiedunnecessaryunwarranted

   Antonymeessentialjustifiablejustifiednecessaryneeded

2. Free of chargeC1formal

   Given or received without payment or obligation.

   kostenlos

   • The hotel offered gratuitous breakfast to all guests.
   • The company provided gratuitous training sessions for new employees.
   • Gratuitous services were included in the membership package.

   Synonymecomplimentarycostlessfreegratis

   Antonymechargedcostlyexpensivepaid