Learn why “unnecessary” is correct and “unnecesary” is incorrect.
Incorrect spelling - “Unnecesary” is incorrect; missing an extra “s.”
"unnecesary" is a common misspelling of "unnecessary". Always use "unnecessary" when referring to the correct word.
Correct spelling - The proper way to spell this word.
“Unnecessary” means not needed or not required.
"unnecessary": “Unnecessary” means not needed or not required.
This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.
"Correct:" That was unnecessary noise.
"Correct:" Avoid unnecessary expenses.
"Correct:" The comment was unnecessary.
"Incorrect:" That was unnecesary noise.
"Incorrect:" Avoid unnecesary expenses.
A: Unnecessary.
A: No.
A: Not required.
A: That step is unnecessary.
A: Missing one 's'.
""Unnecessary" is correct; 'unnecesary' drops one 's' and becomes incorrect."