gratuitous
adjective
[ ɡrəˈtjuːɪtəs ]
• done without good reason; uncalled for.
• "gratuitous violence"
Similar:
unjustified,
without reason,
uncalled for,
unwarranted,
unprovoked,
undue,
indefensible,
unjustifiable,
needless,
unnecessary,
superfluous,
redundant,
avoidable,
inessential,
non-essential,
unmerited,
groundless,
ungrounded,
causeless,
without cause,
senseless,
careless,
wanton,
indiscriminate,
unreasoning,
brutish,
excessive,
immoderate,
disproportionate,
inordinate,
unfounded,
baseless,
inappropriate,
de trop,
• given or done free of charge.
• "solicitors provide a form of gratuitous legal advice"
Similar:
free,
gratis,
complimentary,
voluntary,
volunteer,
unpaid,
unrewarded,
unsalaried,
free of charge,
without charge,
for nothing,
at no cost,
without payment,
pro bono (publico),
for free,
on the house,
buckshee,
Origin:
mid 17th century: from Latin gratuitus ‘given freely, spontaneous’ + -ous.
