undesired

adjective

un·​de·​sired ˌən-di-ˈzī(-ə)rd 

-dē-

: not wanted or desired : unwanted

an undesired result/effect

undesired behavior

an undesired visitor

Examples of undesired in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But having the option there to subtly take away undesired judder or motion artifacts in specific moments, instead of a blanket setting on the TV or nothing at all, has some merit to me. — John Higgins, The Verge, 6 Aug. 2026

To reset himself to change the undesired things, to change the incorrect shots or the incorrect physical movements. — Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 5 June 2026

These are the constraints that prevent undesired actions. — Arun Ramakrishnan, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026

The remaining 9,100 reports about semaglutide submitted that week were listed as nonserious reactions, which include undesired effects that don’t require major medical intervention, such as nausea or vomiting. — Austin Fast, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1599, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for undesired

• unexpired
• uninspired
• acquired
• admired
• backfired
• conspired
• desired
• enquired
• hardwired
• inquired
• inspired
• rehired