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