as in undesirable
not wanted or desired
The result was an undesired outcome.
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Recent Examples of undesired
Another mother, Mariah Maddox, was given an undesired epidural at nine centimeters to lessen her urge to push.
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Essence, 14 Apr. 2025
Every gardener can relate to seeing an undesired species growing next to a beautiful display in the garden.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2025
In a parked car, erotic dancer Ani (Mikey Madison) straddles Igor (Yura Borisov), the Russian henchman who’s been her undesired shadow for a couple of very long, very stressful days.
—A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2025
The transitional nature of multiple Premier League teams has forced Pep Guardiola’s side into undesired situations, which has contributed to their recent struggles.
—Ahmed Walid, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for undesired
Essence, 14 Apr. 2025
Every gardener can relate to seeing an undesired species growing next to a beautiful display in the garden.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2025
In a parked car, erotic dancer Ani (Mikey Madison) straddles Igor (Yura Borisov), the Russian henchman who’s been her undesired shadow for a couple of very long, very stressful days.
—A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2025
The transitional nature of multiple Premier League teams has forced Pep Guardiola’s side into undesired situations, which has contributed to their recent struggles.
—Ahmed Walid, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for undesired
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undesired
Adjective
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With only three-plus months left to campaign, Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz were left in a pretty undesirable position to try to beat an ascendant Donald Trump.—
S.E. Cupp,
New York Daily News,
6 May 2025
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Confidence is being incredibly comfortable with the fact that good decisions sometimes lead to undesirable outcomes.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Mowing too little or too much can have adverse consequences for the health of the lawn and can also encourage unwanted plants to grow.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
11 May 2025
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Sellers can even leave the unwanted contents, saving time and expense.—
Archway Homes,
Kansas City Star,
11 May 2025
Adjective
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All these attacks are unacceptable, and this isn't just an American problem.—
Mandalit del Barco,
NPR,
13 May 2025
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That should be unacceptable to American negotiators.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 2025
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“Undesired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undesired. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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