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
One factor that likely set him back was that his car took longer to refuel, which then followed undesired race restarts.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 June 2025
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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
One factor that likely set him back was that his car took longer to refuel, which then followed undesired race restarts.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undesired
Adjective
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This is the fourth Hammer Frankenstein film but only the third directed by Terence Fisher – after nine years away from the Baron’s experiments, Fisher returns for a gut-punching tale of undesirable outsiders, execution anxiety, and gender-bent possession.—
Rory Doherty,
Vulture,
20 Oct. 2025
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Given the Rockies’ track record — seven consecutive losing seasons and just five playoff appearances in 33 years — and the challenges and vagaries of playing baseball at a mile above sea level, the job of rebuilding the franchise might seem undesirable for many.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
18 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The former instantly adds a second layer of security against unwanted guests, and the latter emits an ultra-loud alarm while acting like a door stop wedge, scaring off any stranger who tries to enter your room.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025
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Consumers can use call-blocking features on their cell phone or landline to stop unwanted calls.—
Tamia Fowlkes,
jsonline.com,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Denying people the essentials necessary for their survival, to obtain compliance or a political agreement, should be unacceptable.—
Anna Halford,
Time,
25 Oct. 2025
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Controversy arose earlier this year after residents, a council member and the mayor declared a cooling station set up for homeless residents and others without adequate heating and cooling as unacceptable.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Undesired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undesired. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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