unwanted
adjective
un·want·ed
ˌən-ˈwän-təd 
: not wanted or needed
attracting unwanted attention
giving away some unwanted possessions
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The Oeko-Tex certification can give you extra peace of mind, too, knowing the duvets have been tested for unwanted chemicals and pesticides.
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Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
Fears of robbery, greedy family and friends, scammers, mismanagement and unwanted attention are among the concerns that keep some big winners hesitant to go public.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
But for those looking to up their fiber intake, Feller recommends a gradual approach to minimize unwanted gastrointestinal symptoms that come with too much fiber, like gas, bloating and or constipation.
—Emilee Coblentz, Outside, 8 Mar. 2026
This side effect, which happens in the liver, may lead to unwanted weight gain.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 7 Mar. 2026
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Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
Fears of robbery, greedy family and friends, scammers, mismanagement and unwanted attention are among the concerns that keep some big winners hesitant to go public.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
But for those looking to up their fiber intake, Feller recommends a gradual approach to minimize unwanted gastrointestinal symptoms that come with too much fiber, like gas, bloating and or constipation.
—Emilee Coblentz, Outside, 8 Mar. 2026
This side effect, which happens in the liver, may lead to unwanted weight gain.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 7 Mar. 2026
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“Unwanted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unwanted. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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