Meaning of the word gratuitous in English

What does gratuitous mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

gratuitous

US /ɡrəˈtuː.ə.t̬əs/
UK /ɡrəˈtʃuː.ɪ.təs/

Adjective

(of something such as bad behavior) not necessary, or with no cause:

Example:
A lot of viewers complained that there was too much gratuitous sex and violence in the movie.