unwanted
adjective
un·want·ed
ˌən-ˈwän-təd 
: not wanted or needed
attracting unwanted attention
giving away some unwanted possessions
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—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 15 Feb. 2026
Fresh coffee grounds can help absorb unwanted odors.
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Arkansas Online, 17 Feb. 2026
Fortunately, the heat from a steam cleaner can sanitize your mattress and kill unwanted germs.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 15 Feb. 2026
Fresh coffee grounds can help absorb unwanted odors.
—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
Sea-Doo has also added a hydraulic steering damper to reduce unwanted steering input and improve stability when riding at high speed.
—New Atlas, 14 Feb. 2026
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“Unwanted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unwanted. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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