unwanted
adjective
un·want·ed
ˌən-ˈwän-təd 
: not wanted or needed
attracting unwanted attention
giving away some unwanted possessions
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The shield keeps unwanted light away from the probe's main instrument, which can detect 102 wavelengths of infrared light.
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Brett Tingley, Space.com, 12 Mar. 2025
When asked why the devices were retrofitted on older models instead of newer ones, Sarno said the MTA typically uses older car models when making modifications in case there are any unwanted effects.
—Nic F. Anderson, CNN, 9 Mar. 2025
Customers also can come in and shop new women’s apparel and shoes and also consign any unwanted items.
—Pamela Brown, Hartford Courant, 6 Mar. 2025
Drivers can lean hard on front tires during corner exits, and the rear end plays right along, with nary a hint of unwanted surprises.
—Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 4 Mar. 2025
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Brett Tingley, Space.com, 12 Mar. 2025
When asked why the devices were retrofitted on older models instead of newer ones, Sarno said the MTA typically uses older car models when making modifications in case there are any unwanted effects.
—Nic F. Anderson, CNN, 9 Mar. 2025
Customers also can come in and shop new women’s apparel and shoes and also consign any unwanted items.
—Pamela Brown, Hartford Courant, 6 Mar. 2025
Drivers can lean hard on front tires during corner exits, and the rear end plays right along, with nary a hint of unwanted surprises.
—Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 4 Mar. 2025
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“Unwanted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unwanted. Accessed 18 Mar. 2025.
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