gratuitously

/ɡrəˈtuːɪtəsli/
adverb
  1. In a way that is unnecessary, uncalled for, or without good reason, often causing offense.
    • The director added gratuitously violent scenes to the film.
    • The article included gratuitously personal details about the celebrity.
    • He gratuitously insulted his coworker during the meeting.
  2. Without payment; free of charge.
    • The software was provided gratuitously to all students.
    • The samples were distributed gratuitously at the store.
    • She offered her time gratuitously to help with the charity event.
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