unwanted
adjective
un·want·ed
ˌən-ˈwän-təd 
: not wanted or needed
attracting unwanted attention
giving away some unwanted possessions
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But alongside the best summertime activities come an unwanted increase in urinary tract infections (UTI).
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Alexandra Frost,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Standout features Easily cancel unwanted subscriptions, track your spending and credit score, automate savings and get help lowering bills.
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Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
29 June 2026
Friends clean out junk drawers and drop off the unwanted items on her porch.
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Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
Another natural trick is using tea leaves to nurture plants and deter unwanted pests, among other benefits.
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Emily Hayes,
Martha Stewart,
28 June 2026
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Alexandra Frost,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Standout features Easily cancel unwanted subscriptions, track your spending and credit score, automate savings and get help lowering bills.
—
Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
29 June 2026
Friends clean out junk drawers and drop off the unwanted items on her porch.
—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
Another natural trick is using tea leaves to nurture plants and deter unwanted pests, among other benefits.
—
Emily Hayes,
Martha Stewart,
28 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for unwanted
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“Unwanted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unwanted. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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