gratuitously
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/ɡrəˈtuːɪtəsli/
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/ɡrəˈtjuːɪtəsli/
adverb
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done without a real reason, often in a way that causes harm or offense
The movie included a scene of violence that was gratuitously included, making the audience uncomfortable.
translation
done without a real reason, often in a way that causes harm or offense