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

Others who could leave in the coming weeks include Denmark defender Andreas Christensen, unwanted backup goalkeeper Inaki Pena, holding midfielder Oriol Romeu and last summer’s attacking signing Victor. —Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 22 July 2025

Close the blinds and curtains on sun-facing windows to block the sun's rays and avoid unwanted heat. —Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 22 July 2025

Consuming high amounts of olive oil might lead to unwanted gastrointestinal issues, including bloating, gas, and diarrhea.4513 Olive oil is a fat that is high in calories. —Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 21 July 2025

North Carolina summers bring the heat — and with it, an uptick in unwanted houseguests like cockroaches. —Evan Moore july 21, Charlotte Observer, 21 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1697, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unwanted

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