hardly necessary

Frequency: 5.04.2 per million words

Almost not necessary; used to suggest something is obvious or unneeded.

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Examples (10)

  • It's hardly necessary to explain the basic rules again.
  • Your presence is hardly necessary at this late stage.
  • Such an elaborate plan was hardly necessary for a simple task.
  • Further discussion on this point is hardly necessary.
  • It was hardly necessary to bring so many supplies.
  • The detailed instructions were hardly necessary for experienced users.
  • I think it's hardly necessary to remind him of his duties.
  • Making a big fuss over it was hardly necessary.
  • Given the clear evidence, a lengthy investigation is hardly necessary.
  • To be honest, your input on this matter is hardly necessary.