unnecessarily
Unnecessarily is an adverb meaning to a degree beyond what is required, justified, or appropriate. It is formed from the adjective unnecessary with the suffix -ly. The adjective unnecessary itself comes from un- (“not”) + necessary, with roots in Latin necessarius. The word is used to describe actions, conditions, or explanations that surpass what is needed.
It commonly modifies verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. Examples: "The meeting was unnecessarily long," "He spoke
Unnecessarily contrasts with synonyms such as needlessly and gratuitously. While all can express excess, unnecessarily often
See also: unnecessary, needlessly, gratuitous. References include standard dictionaries and usage guides on adverbs and modifiers.