gratuitous
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/ɡrəˈtuːɪtəs/
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/ɡrəˈtjuːɪtəs/
Something done without a good reason, often causing harm or offense.
The gratuitous violence in the movie was unnecessary and disturbing.
电影中无端的暴力场面是不必要的,令人不安。