Adjective

1. Imposing no obligation based on a legal or valuable consideration

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /gɹəˈtjʊ.ɪt.ʌs/, SAMPA: /gr@"tjU.It.Vs/
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Adjective

gratuitous (comparative more gratuitous, superlative most gratuitous)

1. Given freely; unearned.
2. Not called for by the circumstances; uncalled for; without reason, cause, or proof; adopted or asserted without any good ground; unjustified.

Synonyms

• unjustified
• groundless
• baseless
• unfounded
• unnecessary

Antonyms

• onerous

Derived terms

• gratuitousness
• gratuitous praise
• gratuitous violence

Related terms

• gratis
• gratuity

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