as in undesirable
not wanted or needed
unwanted attention an unwanted suitor
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Recent Examples of unwanted
The unwanted contact continued for several weeks, officials said.
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Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
Put it in writing Today, many Americans take the fundamental right to refuse unwanted treatments for granted and put off planning for life’s end.
—Robert S. Olick, The Conversation, 23 Mar. 2026
Standout features Easily cancel unwanted subscriptions, track your spending and credit score, automate savings and get help lowering bills.
—Harlan Vaughn, CNBC, 23 Mar. 2026
The incident follows Roan’s recent experiences with unwanted attention from fans and photographers.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 22 Mar. 2026
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Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
Put it in writing Today, many Americans take the fundamental right to refuse unwanted treatments for granted and put off planning for life’s end.
—Robert S. Olick, The Conversation, 23 Mar. 2026
Standout features Easily cancel unwanted subscriptions, track your spending and credit score, automate savings and get help lowering bills.
—Harlan Vaughn, CNBC, 23 Mar. 2026
The incident follows Roan’s recent experiences with unwanted attention from fans and photographers.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 22 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unwanted
Adjective
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However, undesirable and unflattering information occasionally gets out and circulated, as was the case when a missile struck an Iranian elementary school.—
Andrea Hickerson,
The Conversation,
19 Mar. 2026
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This undesirable situation can be resolved with common-sense guardrails.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The rule has been expanded that teams must interview two minority candidates for openings at head coach, general managers and the offensive and defensive coordinator jobs.—
Mac Engel
March 30,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Mar. 2026
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Linebackers or offensive linemen?—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Lauren Elliott, though, was a designer at Broderbund Games, working in a former liquor store beneath a sign that said DEPARTMENT OF REDUNDANCY REDUCTION DEPARTMENT alongside an impish ex-Disney animator named Gene Portwood who often doodled Mickey Mouse in obscene poses.—
Eric Boodman,
Vulture,
25 Mar. 2026
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Using obscene or abusive language Any use of profanity, insults or abusive language is prohibited under the FDCPA.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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That said, whole-virus vaccines can cause more unpleasant side effects, and in rare cases, weakened live pathogens can redevelop infectious capability.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
27 Mar. 2026
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Like, what would make this already unpleasant environment even spicier?—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Unwanted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unwanted. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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