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

It can also be tailored for electrical insulation, a property that can be useful for components that need to prevent unwanted electrical contact. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026

This type of reinforcement can not only disrupt barking at that moment but also decrease unwanted behaviors. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026

Hill, played by Betty Gabriel, describes the threatening nature of the unwanted advances that created such a toxic work environment. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026

Simply set a code and add one of these luggage locks to the zippers to deter unwanted hands. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1697, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unwanted

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