1The company's decision to lay off hundreds of employees was seen as gratuitous and cruel by many in the community.
2Was the inclusion of graphic violence in the film gratuitous, or did it serve a narrative purpose?
3Critics argue that the new tax on low-income families is a gratuitous measure that will only exacerbate poverty.
4Avoid making gratuitous comments that might offend your colleagues or undermine team morale.
5The politician's gratuitous apology for past mistakes was met with skepticism by many voters who felt it was insincere.