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adjective un·want·ed \ ˌən-ˈwän-təd \

Definition of unwanted

:not wanted or needed

attracting unwanted attention

giving away some unwanted possessions

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Recent Examples of unwanted from the Web

Police said they were initially called to the bar for a report of unwanted subjects.

— george houde, chicagotribune.com, "Bartender charged with battery in incident involving 'American Idol' singer," 20 July 2017
All the while, the sour, unwanted taste of semen remained on the back of my tongue and I was confused as to why there was so much pain between my thighs.

— gina florio, Teen Vogue, "Why Some People Hide Sexual Assault After Abstinence-Only Education," 14 July 2017
A managing director of Silicon Valley firm Binary Capital resigned after women accused him in the media of making unwanted advances.

— rachel lerman, The Seattle Times, "Ignition dismisses executive after another misconduct complaint," 12 July 2017
Unwanted fish can no longer be discarded at sea, which has helped to reverse the depletion of stocks.

— The Economist, "A spat about seafood shows the compromises that Brexit will force," 5 July 2017
Most unwanted list There are hundreds of invasive species in California.

— lauren williams, The Mercury News, "How California is being invaded and what you can do to help," 9 June 2017
AN UNWANTED AUDIENCE Here’s an homage no director wants.

— rebecca keegan, HWD, "The One Place Wonder Woman Isn’t Welcome," 31 May 2017
Residents can dispose of unwanted items and trash for free once a month.

— cincinnati, Cincinnati.com, "Boone County holds summer Cleanup Days," 26 May 2017
From the mid-1800s through 1973, Harford County's poor, unknown and unwanted were laid to rest here.

— david anderson, The Aegis, "Cemetery for Harford County's poor given new life for Eagle Scout project," 16 May 2017

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adjective un·want·ed \ ˌən-ˈwȯn-təd , -ˈwän- \

Definition of unwanted for Students

:not desired or needed

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