unwanted
adjective
un·want·ed
ˌən-ˈwän-təd 
: not wanted or needed
attracting unwanted attention
giving away some unwanted possessions
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Check these tasks off your fall to-do list to prevent unwanted critters from sneaking inside.
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2025
The transformer upgrades in both the A15+ and A25+ amplifiers reduce unwanted current within the chassis.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
With extra radiation, of course there are going to be extra, unwanted electrical signals within the camera, but what’s more troubling is the features that persist even when there’s no longer active radiation affecting the camera.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 3 Sep. 2025
Announcing it too soon can invite scammers or unwanted attention.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2025
The transformer upgrades in both the A15+ and A25+ amplifiers reduce unwanted current within the chassis.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
With extra radiation, of course there are going to be extra, unwanted electrical signals within the camera, but what’s more troubling is the features that persist even when there’s no longer active radiation affecting the camera.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 3 Sep. 2025
Announcing it too soon can invite scammers or unwanted attention.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
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 9 Sep. 2025.
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