undesired

Definition of undesirednext

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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. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026 While not an official classification in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), the trait could still have some undesired effects on your mental and emotional well-being. Michele Ross, SELF, 19 Jan. 2026 To feel undesired as a fat Black woman with brown skin and prominent features? Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 20 Nov. 2025 As for unwanted facial hair, plenty of trans people who start T don’t want to grow a beard, and many opt for laser hair removal or electrolysis to treat any undesired fur. Quispe López, Them., 24 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for undesired
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undesired
Adjective
  • Anthropic has conducted studies on its models’ undesirable behaviors, such as disempowerment and sycophancy.
    Matthew Sun, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Law enforcements agencies have been ordered to step up security measures to prevent undesirable situations, city police Chief Anek Srathongyoo said.
    ABC News, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Consumer Reports, referencing DOE data, says the right window coverings can cut unwanted heat gain by as much as 77%.
    Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Now is the time to trim back excess vegetative growth and prevent unwanted shoots from developing.
    Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 4 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Immigrant and human-rights advocates called the situation unacceptable, particularly given the dangers facing returning Haitians, including gang killings and surging kidnappings.
    Gérard Maxineau, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2026
  • That’s an unacceptable delay for units in active combat operations.
    Nir Goldstein, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026

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“Undesired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undesired. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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