gratuitously

Definition of Gratuitously in English :

1. gratuitously

in an uncalled-for manner

Example Sentences:
'he insulted us gratuitously'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Gratuitously

adjective

1.

given or received without payment or obligation

2.

without cause; unjustified

3. law

given or made without receiving any value in return

a gratuitous agreement

adjective

1.

a.

given or received without charge or payment; free

b.

granted without obligation

2.

without cause or justification; uncalled-for

adj.

1. Given or granted without return or recompense; unearned.

2. Given or received without cost or obligation; free.

3. Unnecessary or unwarranted; unjustified: gratuitous criticism.