as in undesirable
not wanted or desired
The result was an undesired outcome.
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Recent Examples of undesired
And yet, five games into the season, dropped passes remain an undesired staple of Michigan’s offense and an aggravation for fans.
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Austin Meek, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
The efforts to force companies in multiple industries to act one way or another remain highly unusual and speak to the reason why such actions are considered so unusual and undesired.
—Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
The township is prepared to proceed with the undesired sewage plant alternative, and so is EGLE, Argiroff reemphasized in a July 3 letter to Graham-Hudak.
—Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 18 July 2025
On the other hand, credible warnings managed improperly could potentially lead to an undesired, disastrous scenario.
—Duyeon Kim, Foreign Affairs, 8 May 2017
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Austin Meek, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
The efforts to force companies in multiple industries to act one way or another remain highly unusual and speak to the reason why such actions are considered so unusual and undesired.
—Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
The township is prepared to proceed with the undesired sewage plant alternative, and so is EGLE, Argiroff reemphasized in a July 3 letter to Graham-Hudak.
—Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 18 July 2025
On the other hand, credible warnings managed improperly could potentially lead to an undesired, disastrous scenario.
—Duyeon Kim, Foreign Affairs, 8 May 2017
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undesired
Adjective
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More than 50 percent of cat owners report undesirable scratching.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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In Paladino’s case, the rationale is distaste for density and perceived undesirable new tenants.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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But at least one regional planner is calling on lawmakers to be sure there are no unwanted loopholes or unintended consequences, and a Woodbury pastor is calling on the state to reject the idea.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
4 Mar. 2026
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In addition to deterring unwanted visitors or critters, these flood lights have also become popular among pet owners for another purpose.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Anti-American and antisemitic rhetoric should be categorically unacceptable in any venue.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Mar. 2026
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When direct conflict carries unacceptable escalation risk, sustained pressure below the threshold of force offers states a way to bend the will of a rival nation without triggering open war.—
Andrew Latham,
The Conversation,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Undesired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undesired. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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