unwanted
adjective
un·want·ed
ˌən-ˈwän-təd 
: not wanted or needed
attracting unwanted attention
giving away some unwanted possessions
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Over time, the fibers in the sheet fabric begin to break down, which leads to discoloration, unwanted odors, pilling, and tearing.
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Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 15 June 2026
During the height of the #MeToo movement, radio and television personality and sports broadcaster Leeann Tweeden accused Franken of forcing an unwanted kiss on her a decade earlier.
—Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
Rinsing them thoroughly helps keep these unfortunate extras off your plate, and also improves the flavor and texture of the peaches by removing any unwanted grit.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 14 June 2026
This oil is then treated in a reactor that removes unwanted oxygen-containing groups, followed by another chemical step that converts it into water-soluble aromatic acids.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 14 June 2026
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Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 15 June 2026
During the height of the #MeToo movement, radio and television personality and sports broadcaster Leeann Tweeden accused Franken of forcing an unwanted kiss on her a decade earlier.
—Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
Rinsing them thoroughly helps keep these unfortunate extras off your plate, and also improves the flavor and texture of the peaches by removing any unwanted grit.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 14 June 2026
This oil is then treated in a reactor that removes unwanted oxygen-containing groups, followed by another chemical step that converts it into water-soluble aromatic acids.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 14 June 2026
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“Unwanted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unwanted. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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