Necessary Evil Definition
noun
Something undesirable that nevertheless must be tolerated in order to attain a desired end.
Webster's New World
Another punishing round of chemo is a necessary evil if Lisa is to have a fighting chance against the cancer.
My boss is a real piece of work, but my kids make keeping this job a necessary evil.
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