2026-10-02

gratuitous

  • meaning:
    • unnecessary or uncalled for, often in a way that feels excessive
  • nuance:
    • Often describes extra details, complexity, or criticism that add no value; it can also mean unprovoked, especially with violence.
  • example:
    • The report included gratuitous details that distracted from its main point.
  • my sentence:
    • I removed the gratuitous animation so the page would load faster.