Synonyms of unwanted

unwanted

adjective

as in undesirable

not wanted or needed

unwanted attention

an unwanted suitor

Synonyms & Similar Words

• undesirable
• offensive
• obscene
• unpleasant
• horrible
• ugly
• unwelcome
• shocking
• awful
• repulsive
• nasty
• appalling
• obnoxious
• gross
• evil
• disgusting
• noxious
• foul
• odious
• loathsome
• objectionable
• horrid
• hideous
• abominable
• grim
• repellent
• scandalous
• disagreeable
• repugnant
• revolting
• upsetting
• distasteful
• sickening
• abhorrent
• dreadful
• noisome
• horrendous
• nauseating
• rancid
• nauseous
• gruesome
• contemptible
• repellant
• hateful
• off-putting
• fulsome
• unhealthy
• unwholesome
• detestable
• brackish
• hard
• terrible
• exceptionable
• unsavory
• despicable
• miserable
• horrific
• unspeakable
• vile
• heinous
• dislikeable
• dislikable
• ghastly
• distressing
• horrifying
• grisly
• nightmarish
• sick
• sickly
• monstrous
• frightful
• uncivilized
• lousy
• execrable
• lurid
• atrocious
• disturbing
• barbarous
• ungodly
• macabre
• unholy
• unchristian
• sickish
• grewsome

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• desirable
• acceptable
• attractive
• pleasant
• sweet
• welcome
• alluring
• delightful
• delicious
• appealing
• agreeable
• nice
• satisfying
• pleasurable
• enjoyable
• congenial
• pleasing
• heavenly
• dreamy
• luscious
• delectable
• inviting
• gratifying
• palatable
• felicitous
• savory
• darling
• likeable
• savoury
• likable
• dulcet
• blessed
• unobjectionable
• blest
• healthy
• wholesome
• unexceptionable
• healthful
• innocuous
• salutary
• salubrious
• delightsome
• restorative
• inoffensive

Examples of unwanted in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Multi-surface functionality: The versatile cleaner can be used on various surfaces, including carpet, upholstery, auto interiors, tile and even sneakers for those seriously unwanted mishaps. —Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 21 Oct. 2024

Getting There: Turkish Airlines received unwanted publicity recently when its acclaimed business class became embroiled in a scandal involving New York’s mayor. —Laurie Werner, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024

View in new tab After the information was released, the Gallegos continued to blame the unwanted attention on Lake. —Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic, 17 Oct. 2024

Deodorize The Whole House Coffee beans are exceptionally apt at absorbing unwanted smells due to their containing nitrogen and carbon compounds. —Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 16 Oct. 2024