unwanted
adjective
un·want·ed
ˌən-ˈwän-təd 
: not wanted or needed
attracting unwanted attention
giving away some unwanted possessions
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It’s designed to deter unwanted encounters by attracting attention with a piercing siren and strobe light when the top is pulled.
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Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026
This is considered a bit of an invasive plant, but conscientious gardeners can remove or till under unwanted seedlings.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 May 2026
This can lead to unwanted weight gain, potentially increasing the risk of chronic disease over time.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 30 May 2026
Designed for dedicated viewing rooms, the Valerion Max offers 4K UHD projection with 3,500 lumens and speckle reduction to reduce the unwanted artifacts caused by laser projection.
—Benny Har-Even, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
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Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026
This is considered a bit of an invasive plant, but conscientious gardeners can remove or till under unwanted seedlings.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 May 2026
This can lead to unwanted weight gain, potentially increasing the risk of chronic disease over time.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 30 May 2026
Designed for dedicated viewing rooms, the Valerion Max offers 4K UHD projection with 3,500 lumens and speckle reduction to reduce the unwanted artifacts caused by laser projection.
—Benny Har-Even, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
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“Unwanted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unwanted. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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