undesired
adjective
un·de·sired
ˌən-di-ˈzī(-ə)rd 
-dē-
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While not an official classification in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), the trait could still have some undesired effects on your mental and emotional well-being.
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Michele Ross, SELF, 19 Jan. 2026
To feel undesired as a fat Black woman with brown skin and prominent features?
—Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 20 Nov. 2025
As for unwanted facial hair, plenty of trans people who start T don’t want to grow a beard, and many opt for laser hair removal or electrolysis to treat any undesired fur.
—Quispe López, Them., 24 Oct. 2025
And yet, five games into the season, dropped passes remain an undesired staple of Michigan’s offense and an aggravation for fans.
—Austin Meek, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
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Michele Ross, SELF, 19 Jan. 2026
To feel undesired as a fat Black woman with brown skin and prominent features?
—Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 20 Nov. 2025
As for unwanted facial hair, plenty of trans people who start T don’t want to grow a beard, and many opt for laser hair removal or electrolysis to treat any undesired fur.
—Quispe López, Them., 24 Oct. 2025
And yet, five games into the season, dropped passes remain an undesired staple of Michigan’s offense and an aggravation for fans.
—Austin Meek, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
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“Undesired.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undesired. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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