gratuitous
advancedC1/ɡrəˈtjuːɪtəs/ · gra-tu-i-tous
Given or done free of charge; uncalled for or lacking good reason.
Meanings
Given or done free of charge; uncalled for or lacking good reason.
بے سبب، بغیر کسی وجہ کے یا بغیر کوئی قیمت لیے دیا گیا
بے سبب
be sabab
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- gratuitous violence
- gratuitous services
- gratuitous advice
Example Sentences
The movie contained gratuitous violence that was unnecessary to the plot.
فلم میں ایسی بے سبب تشدد شامل تھا جو کہ کہانی کے لیے ضروری نہیں تھا۔
Film mein aisi be sabab tashadud shamil tha jo keh kahani ke liye zaroori nahi tha.
He made a gratuitous remark that offended many people.
اس نے ایک بے سبب تبصرہ کیا جس نے بہت سے لوگوں کی توہین کی۔
Us ne ek be sabab tabsara kiya jis ne bahut se logon ki toheen ki.
Providing gratuitous legal advice can sometimes lead to liabilities.
بغیر چارج کے قانونی مشورے دینا کبھی کبھار ذمہ داریوں کی طرف لے جا سکتا ہے۔
Bagair charge ke qanooni mashware dena kabhi kabhar zimmedariyon ki taraf le ja sakta hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'gratuitous' as 'gratuity' (free), plus 'unnecessary'.
Imagine a restaurant giving free meals, even when it's not needed.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "gratuitus" — free, given without payment
First known use: 15th century
The term 'gratuitous' has evolved from Latin, where it meant 'free' or 'without charge', and has been used in English since the late 15th century.