Definitions
Unnecessary, uncalled-for, or given without charge.
Word origin
From Latin grātuītus (“free”), from Latin grātia (“favor”), grātus (“showing favor”).
Used in a sentence
“gratuitous violence”
“Good to see you Mr. Bond. Things've been awfully dull 'round here. […] Now you're on this. I hope we're going to have some gratuitous sex and violence!”
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01“Uncalled-for”10 letters
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