লক্ষ্য করুন: এই এন্ট্রির অনুবাদ বর্তমানে মান পর্যালোচনার অধীনে রয়েছে, তাই কিছু বিষয়বস্তু সাময়িকভাবে শুধুমাত্র ইংরেজিতে প্রদর্শিত হচ্ছে।
এই এন্ট্রিটি এখনও আপনার ভাষায় অনুবাদ করা হয়নি, তাই নিচে মূল লেখাটি দেখানো হচ্ছে।
gratuitously
This adverb carries two distinct semantic loads. In a social or legal context, it describes actions that are unwarranted, unprovoked, or excessive, often carrying a strong negative connotation of unfairness or cruelty. It suggests a lack of justification for the behavior, such as an unprovoked insult or an unnecessary act of violence.
In a commercial or formal context, the word shifts to mean "free of charge." While this sense is technically neutral, it is less common in modern casual speech than "for free" or "complimentary," and is typically reserved for formal documentation or legal descriptions of services provided without payment.
Meanings
In a way that is done without good reason, justification, or provocation.
Examples
The movie was criticized for adding violence gratuitously to the plot.
Why are you attacking me so gratuitously when I have done nothing to you?
He just started insulting the staff gratuitously during the meeting.
The witness seemed to be adding details gratuitously to make the story more dramatic.
I cannot believe she would lie so gratuitously about something so simple.
The company provided the software gratuitously to all non profit organizations.
She offered her legal advice gratuitously to help the family in need.
The hotel provides shuttle service gratuitously for all guests.