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 indigenous Hawaiians, leprosy arrived as Damien did, an unwanted visitor from across the sea. — Literary Hub, 20 July 2026

Their activity ramps up throughout spring and summer, increasing the chance of unwanted encounters around decks, gardens, and outdoor living spaces. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 19 July 2026

But wildfire detection is just one of multiple elements necessary to prevent blazes from spiraling out of control—fire agencies also need enough resources to manage ecosystems through prescribed burns and to put out unwanted fires. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026

Using aggressive or rough motions could push the unwanted liquid or solid into the material, which will make removal much harder. — Bridget Reed Morawski, Architectural Digest, 17 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1697, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unwanted

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