gra·tu·i·tous (gr -t   -ts, -ty-)adj. 1. Given or granted without return or recompense; unearned. 2. Given or received without cost or obligation; free. 3. Unnecessary or unwarranted; unjustified: gratuitous criticism. [From Latin gr  tu tus; see gwer-2 in Indo-European roots.]gra·tu i·tous·ly adv.gra·tu i·tous·ness n. |
gratuitous [grat-tyoo-it-uss]
Adjective
1. unjustified or unreasonable: gratuitous violence
2. given or received without charge or obligation: his gratuitous voluntary services [Latin gratuitus]
gratuitously adv
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Adj. | 1. | gratuitous - without cause; "a gratuitous insult" unmerited - not merited or deserved; "received an unmerited honorary degree" |
| 2. | gratuitous - costing nothing; "complimentary tickets"; "free admission" unpaid - not paid; "unpaid wages"; "an unpaid bill" | |
| 3. |  gratuitous - unnecessary and unwarranted; "a strikers' tent camp...was burned with needless loss of life"unnecessary, unneeded - not necessary |
gratuitous
adjective unjustified, unnecessary, needless, unfounded, unwarranted, superfluous, wanton, unprovoked, groundless, baseless, uncalled-for, unmerited, causeless << OPPOSITE justifiable
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