as in undesirable
not wanted or needed
unwanted attention an unwanted suitor
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Recent Examples of unwanted
There are tens of thousands of publicly accessible clothing donation bins across the U.S. Charities including Goodwill, the Salvation Army, and Planet Aid often have donation bins at storefronts, in-store or stand-alone locations, where people can donate unwanted clothing or other goods.
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Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Aug. 2025
Our experts say having a post-cooking cleanse is the ultimate daily habit to keeping your home clean and preventing unwanted odors in your home.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 12 Aug. 2025
Close the blinds and curtains on sun-facing windows to block the sun's rays and avoid unwanted heat.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Bundles of fibers were then removed of seeds and other unwanted materials and organized into straight runs by hackling.
—Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2025
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Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Aug. 2025
Our experts say having a post-cooking cleanse is the ultimate daily habit to keeping your home clean and preventing unwanted odors in your home.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 12 Aug. 2025
Close the blinds and curtains on sun-facing windows to block the sun's rays and avoid unwanted heat.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Bundles of fibers were then removed of seeds and other unwanted materials and organized into straight runs by hackling.
—Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unwanted
Adjective
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Soapstone is a nonporous natural stone that won’t absorb undesirable flavors or smells.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
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Attempting to speak can also produce distracting noises and facial expressions that users find undesirable.—
Emma R. Hasson,
Scientific American,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Stanton then smoked a two-run single at 110.8 mph, completing his latest offensive outburst.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
13 Aug. 2025
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Rumors and speculation about the Yankees potentially firing him have increased, and his downplaying of offensive struggles is not going to help his case.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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To authenticate Trump's note and the obscene drawing that accompanied it, Journal reporters claim to have seen the album and talked to people knowledgeable about it.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Aug. 2025
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Guests will enjoy the experience free from disruptive behavior, foul language, obscene gestures, fighting, unruly conduct or inconsiderate actions.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
9 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Once again, America confronts the unpleasant truth that the Constitution does not expressly guarantee a right to vote — and neither will the Supreme Court.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Aug. 2025
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These can be unpleasant enough to lead some women to quit them, according to research.—
Katia Riddle,
NPR,
11 Aug. 2025
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“Unwanted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unwanted. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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