as in undesirable
not wanted or needed
unwanted attention an unwanted suitor
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Recent Examples of unwanted
Too little of either nutrient can lead to weak, brittle bones, and too much can cause unwanted side effects.
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T'keyah Bazin, Verywell Health, 5 Nov. 2025
Their goal was to find materials that would maintain long-term efficiency while preventing unwanted crossover between gases produced at the cathode and anode.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2025
On the other hand, unwanted donations can be very expensive for thrift stores.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2025
Editing was done by spooling the recording from one reel to another, cutting out the unwanted elements with a razor blade, and cello-taping the remaining tape back together.
—Literary Hub, 4 Nov. 2025
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T'keyah Bazin, Verywell Health, 5 Nov. 2025
Their goal was to find materials that would maintain long-term efficiency while preventing unwanted crossover between gases produced at the cathode and anode.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2025
On the other hand, unwanted donations can be very expensive for thrift stores.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2025
Editing was done by spooling the recording from one reel to another, cutting out the unwanted elements with a razor blade, and cello-taping the remaining tape back together.
—Literary Hub, 4 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unwanted
Adjective
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Being aggressive in editing out undesirable plants in your new garden will be the beginning of a great garden in the future.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Jan. 2026
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Higher doses can cause hair loss (along with hair growth on the face and other areas many women would probably find undesirable), clitoral enlargement, acne and vocal changes that can be permanent.—
Lisa Jarvis,
Twin Cities,
25 Dec. 2025
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But unlike his son, Trent was an offensive lineman, per the Clarion Ledger.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Pittsburgh offensive coordinator Arthur Smith confirmed Thursday that the Tennessee Titans have reached out to interview him for their head coach opening.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Banners containing commercial, political or obscene material, or that block guest views.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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Just another week in the world of Ball, who was fined $35,000 by the NBA on Monday for making an obscene gesture in the fourth quarter of the Hornets’ 144-117 loss to Miami.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Nov. 2025
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Using a speaker outside the stall results in reverb and echoing as the music bounces around the bathroom walls, making the sound muddy and unpleasant.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
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Given the lack of gravity, even a runny nose can turn into an extremely unpleasant experience, forcing astronauts to resort to unusual measures just to drain mucus from their nasal passages.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Unwanted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unwanted. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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