a. Not performing, or not having performed, deeds or exploits; inactive. [ 1913 Webster ]
Deedless in his tongue. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. 1. Having no need. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
Weeping into the needless stream. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Not wanted; unnecessary; not requisite; as, needless labor; needless expenses. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. Without sufficient cause; groundless; causeless. “Needless jealousy.” Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
-- Need"less*ly, adv. -- Need"less*ness, n. [ 1913 Webster ]