Definitions

of necessity

ADVERB

necessarily

Synonyms

STRONGEST

automatically naturally no doubt undoubtedly unquestionably

WEAK

accordingly as a matter of course axiomatically beyond one's control by definition by its own nature cardinally come what may compulsorily consequently exigently from within fundamentally incontrovertibly indubitably ineluctably inescapably inexorably irresistibly of course perforce positively pressingly significantly unpreventably vitally willy-nilly without fail

Antonyms

STRONGEST

doubtfully questionably

WEAK

unnecessarily

Example Sentences

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David Christ, Toyota’s U.S. sales chief, said consumers coming to dealer lots are there more out of necessity than desire.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

"People take the wrong path, out of necessity," says Diannys, a mother-of-five who says her husband was killed in a US strike in October.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Over time, a maxim developed: Wars of necessity are good.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

There’s no doubt Vilmar is acting out of necessity, but he is not entirely without agency since he negotiates his payment.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

We chose some boots and coats, out of necessity, and I also managed to take home two T-shirts and a pair of jeans—not stylish but wearable.

From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana

of necessity

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