UNWANTED Synonyms: 128 Similar and Opposite Words

unwanted

adjective

Definition of unwanted

as in undesirable

not wanted or needed unwanted attention an unwanted suitor

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Recent Examples of unwanted These containers prevent any unwanted creatures from getting in with secure snap-on hinges, a silicone sealing ring, and an airtight design. — Lauren Murphy, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2026 As more people embrace secondhand shopping and look for ways to keep usable household items out of landfills, donating unwanted things can feel like the obvious choice. — Colleen Sullivan, Martha Stewart, 12 Sep. 2026 Below, tree experts explain why this type of growth on a tree is unwanted and offer tips for controlling it. — Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 12 Sep. 2026 The hazing allegations The 74-page complaint details several instances of first-year hockey players forced to participate in unwanted activities. — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unwanted

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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

Definition of undesirable

Adjective

Miami kept its offensive scoring streak intact on its third drive.

— Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026
Pete Crow-Armstrong had one of his worst offensive games of the year, finishing 0-for-5 with three strikeouts and had nine total runners on base for those at-bats.

— Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of offensive

Adjective

Last year, after signing a $132 million contract extension with the Pittsburgh Steelers following a trade, he was docked another $26,000 for fighting and making an obscene gesture.

— Jonathan Jones, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
There was a dog’s leg that had been sewn on near a man’s crotch in a way that seemed like an obscene visual pun.

— John Phipps, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of obscene

Adjective

Self-interrogation, of course, is often unpleasant and is not a prescription that is likely to sell many books.

— Meghan O’Gieblyn, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026
There was a lot of work on the medical cases to make the investigations complex and realistic, but there was also an entry point built around a strong, funny, unpleasant character, completely at odds with her return to her roots.

— Roberto Prieto, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of unpleasant

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