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without reason, justification, or payment
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The comment was gratuitously offensive, causing unnecessary tension in the workplace.
The movie included gratuitously violent scenes that did not contribute to the plot.
The celebrity was criticized for gratuitously flaunting their wealth on social media.
The politician was accused of gratuitously attacking their opponent with baseless accusations.
The decision to charge the fee was seen as gratuitously punitive by many customers.