as in undesirable
not wanted or desired
The result was an undesired outcome.
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Recent Examples of undesired
Often, using too many products can be unnecessary, cancel each other out, or even stress out skin for undesired results overall.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2025
As for the five works, Mississippi takes the undesired crown, according to the survey:
Mississippi: 2/10.
New Mexico: 3/10.
Maine: 3/10.
Alabama: 3/10.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2025
There is also some melancholia into becoming the early-20th century version of being caught in an undesired viral moment.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2025
Another mother, Mariah Maddox, was given an undesired epidural at nine centimeters to lessen her urge to push.
—Essence, 14 Apr. 2025
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2025
As for the five works, Mississippi takes the undesired crown, according to the survey:
Mississippi: 2/10.
New Mexico: 3/10.
Maine: 3/10.
Alabama: 3/10.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2025
There is also some melancholia into becoming the early-20th century version of being caught in an undesired viral moment.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2025
Another mother, Mariah Maddox, was given an undesired epidural at nine centimeters to lessen her urge to push.
—Essence, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undesired
Adjective
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Given the uncertainty and potential for family conflict, litigation, and undesirable outcomes, perhaps a more robust technique can be integrated into your documents.—
Martin Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Music can also lead to some undesirable outcomes, particularly when combined with alcohol.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 June 2025
Adjective
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Available online, customers can request a shipping label through the Guess website to send in unwanted garments and earn Guess credits for future purchases.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
10 July 2025
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At its highest, the income is steady and the videos are fun; at its lowest, parents risk putting their underage kids in front of an unwanted audience.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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The use of unilateral sanctions against Special Rapporteurs or any other UN expert or official is unacceptable.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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Students, both the ones who behave and the ones who misbehave, need to know that there are real consequences for unacceptable behavior.—
Carrie Lukas,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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