gratuitous

[Gra*tu·i*tous]

Not called for by the circumstances; without reason, cause, or proof; adopted or asserted without any good ground; as, a gratuitous assumption.

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

Adjective S.
without cause; "a gratuitous insult"

Adjective S.
unnecessary and unwarranted; "a strikers'' tent camp...was burned with needless loss of life"

Adjective S.
costing nothing; "complimentary tickets"


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

a.
Not called for by the circumstances; without reason, cause, or proof; adopted or asserted without any good ground; as, a gratuitous assumption.


Gratuitous

Gra*tu"i*tous a. [L. gratuitus, from gratus pleasing. See Grate, a., Gratis.] 1. Given without an equivalent or recompense; conferred without valuable consideration; granted without pay, or without claim or merit; not required by justice.
We mistake the gratuitous blessings of Heaven for the fruits of our own industry.
2. Not called for by the circumstances; without reason, cause, or proof; adopted or asserted without any good ground; as, a gratuitous assumption.
Acts of gratuitous self-humiliation.
-- Gra*tu"i*tous*ly, adv. -- Gra*tu"i*tous*ness, n.

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

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Usage Examples

To want friendship is a great fault. Friendship ought to be a gratuitous joy, like the joys afforded by art or life.

Misspelled Form

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Other Usage Examples

I'm not for gratuitous nudity, but if there's humor, I don't have a problem.

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