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gratuitous
01
done with no proper reason and often causing harm
Examples
The critic accused the author of including gratuitous violence in the novel for shock value.
The politician 's speech was filled with gratuitous insults directed at his opponents.
02
unnecessary and unwarranted
03
offered without payment
Examples
The hotel provided gratuitous Wi-Fi access to all its guests.
The store gave out gratuitous samples of their new product to attract customers.
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