unwanted

adjective

un·​want·​ed ˌən-ˈwän-təd 

: not wanted or needed

attracting unwanted attention

giving away some unwanted possessions

Examples of unwanted in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For that reason, taking action early in the year can significantly reduce scam attempts, lower identity theft risks, and limit unwanted exposure for the rest of the year. —Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026

If someone sends unwanted or threatening messages, keep a record of the interactions, Tate said. —Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 9 Jan. 2026

This will allow the plant to redirect its energy from unwanted growth, such as leggy stems, toward developing a stronger root system and a healthier, fuller plant. —Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 8 Jan. 2026

The footwear was removed as part of a Rockport Restoration project by Emma Lamport and the team at environmental education organization Beach Academy, funded by Vale Nature Partnership, to help restore rockpools to their natural state by removing unwanted marine litter. —Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 8 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1697, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unwanted

• undaunted
• daunted
• flaunted
• haunted
• taunted
• vaunted
• wanted