unwanted
adjective
un·want·ed
ˌən-ˈwän-təd 
: not wanted or needed
attracting unwanted attention
giving away some unwanted possessions
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That ranking shows where unwanted calls hit hardest once population is factored in.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
The oldest range from enormous, with windows set high enough above street level not to attract unwanted attention for the nuns, to small but beautifully furnished novice digs.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 May 2026
Downtown Denver’s unwanted office tower is up for grabs.
—Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 25 May 2026
One reason is because whole grain pasta is high in calories, so large portions can contribute to excess intake and unwanted weight gain over time.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 24 May 2026
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
The oldest range from enormous, with windows set high enough above street level not to attract unwanted attention for the nuns, to small but beautifully furnished novice digs.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 May 2026
Downtown Denver’s unwanted office tower is up for grabs.
—Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 25 May 2026
One reason is because whole grain pasta is high in calories, so large portions can contribute to excess intake and unwanted weight gain over time.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 24 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for unwanted
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“Unwanted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unwanted. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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