gratuitous
/ɡrəˈtuːɪtəs/
adjective
- Uncalled for; lacking good reason; unnecessary and often offensive.
- The movie was criticized for its gratuitous violence.
- His comment was gratuitous and only made the situation worse.
- She found the loud music at the party to be gratuitous and distracting.
- Given or done without payment; free.
- The hotel offered gratuitous Wi-Fi to all guests.
- They received gratuitous legal advice from a friend.
- The company provided gratuitous samples of its new product.
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