Definition for

gratuitous


Freely bestowed or obtained; costing nothing to the recipient.

Unnecessary; not required; not warranted by circumstances or reason; uncalled for: as, a gratuitous insult.

Unwarranted, unnecessary, groundless.

adjective – Given without an equivalent or recompense; conferred without valuable consideration; granted without pay, or without claim or merit; not required by justice.

adjective – Not called for by the circumstances; without reason, cause, or proof; adopted or asserted without any good ground.

adjective – Given freely; unearned.

adjective – Not called for by the circumstances; uncalled-for; without reason, cause, or proof; adopted or asserted without any good ground; unjustified.

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