unwanted
adjective
un·want·ed
ˌən-ˈwän-təd 
: not wanted or needed
attracting unwanted attention
giving away some unwanted possessions
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That’s a sure way to invite not only skunks but other unwanted guests such as opossums, says Mengak.
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025
Club members pick up litter each month on state Route 67/Main Street and collect unwanted eyeglasses at various locations.
—Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Oct. 2025
Last week, a report shared exclusively with TIME suggested that nearly 3 in 5 teens between the ages of 13 to 15 had encountered unsafe content and unwanted messages in the last six months.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 14 Oct. 2025
Its brushless motor delivers strong suction, while the filtration technology picks up unwanted dust and debris.
—Nora Colomer
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025
Club members pick up litter each month on state Route 67/Main Street and collect unwanted eyeglasses at various locations.
—Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Oct. 2025
Last week, a report shared exclusively with TIME suggested that nearly 3 in 5 teens between the ages of 13 to 15 had encountered unsafe content and unwanted messages in the last six months.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 14 Oct. 2025
Its brushless motor delivers strong suction, while the filtration technology picks up unwanted dust and debris.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2025
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“Unwanted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unwanted. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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