as in undesirable
not wanted or needed
unwanted attention an unwanted suitor
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Recent Examples of unwanted
On an untreated surface, the margin between removing sulfur atoms and damaging the underlying molybdenum layer is extremely small, meaning some ions can easily cause unwanted damage.
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Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
21 June 2026
A little olive oil can get paint off your skin, take off makeup, and even get unwanted stickers off of items.
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Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
Mulch also helps keep unwanted weeds at bay.
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Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
19 June 2026
The distillery gained some unwanted attention when a truckload of this whiskey was stolen last summer, but thankfully there were still enough bottles left for consumers to purchase.
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Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
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Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
21 June 2026
A little olive oil can get paint off your skin, take off makeup, and even get unwanted stickers off of items.
—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
Mulch also helps keep unwanted weeds at bay.
—
Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
19 June 2026
The distillery gained some unwanted attention when a truckload of this whiskey was stolen last summer, but thankfully there were still enough bottles left for consumers to purchase.
—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for unwanted
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unwanted
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Different aspects can make downtowns undesirable and several issues have been plaguing cities on both sides of the Atlantic recently.
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Williams also dedicated much of his life to making those undesirable sections less so.
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After missing most of the 2024-25 schedule because of a torn Achilles, Smith returned for the start of last season and earned consistent playing time because of his pesky perimeter defense and steady offensive game in a backup point guard role.
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One after another, Kyle Tucker and Dalton Rushing broke up their offensive slumps with home runs.
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Yippies would turn up at a 1970 Blood, Sweat & Tears show at Madison Square Garden, carrying obscene banners outside and dumping manure by the front gate.
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After shares rallied to a peak of $225 on June 16, a stunning 50 percent rise over their opening price, Musk officially became the world’s very-first trillionaire — an obscene hyper-capitalist milestone highlighting the tech oligarchy’s iron grip on society.
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An east wind sets up a particularly unpleasant scenario, said Abrams.
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Mineral buildup inside the ice-making system or residue in the ice bin can also contribute to unpleasant flavors, Angelesco says.
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“Unwanted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unwanted. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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