as in undesirable
not wanted or needed
unwanted attention an unwanted suitor
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Recent Examples of unwanted
This lack of hydration causes excess collagen to form at the site, creating unwanted characteristics that can accompany scarring.1
Another way silicone scar tape works is by transferring the wound edge tension to the tape.
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Brendan Camp, Verywell Health, 25 June 2025
Though well-intentioned, sugar water can attract unwanted pests like ants, wasps, and even rodents.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2025
Nearly 30% of unwanted heat enters through your windows.
—Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 19 June 2025
That could create unwanted ripple effects for governments trying to discourage the use of money transfer back channels.
—Nana Ama Sarfo, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
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Brendan Camp, Verywell Health, 25 June 2025
Though well-intentioned, sugar water can attract unwanted pests like ants, wasps, and even rodents.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2025
Nearly 30% of unwanted heat enters through your windows.
—Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 19 June 2025
That could create unwanted ripple effects for governments trying to discourage the use of money transfer back channels.
—Nana Ama Sarfo, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unwanted
Adjective
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The variable readership of advice columns made a clear identity undesirable in an adviser.—
Merve Emre,
New Yorker,
16 June 2025
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Be sure to strain out the plant material before using the infusion on your corn to avoid any undesirable texture.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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If that happens, the rest of his offensive game could fall apart.—
Sam Vecenie,
New York Times,
26 June 2025
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On the surface, these aren’t numbers that suggest an NBA-level offensive player.—
Mat Issa,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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The ex-data processor for the Boston Transportation Department was previously convicted in Suffolk Superior Court of: rape of a child, assault to rape a child, indecent assault and battery on a child, disseminating obscene material to a minor, and possession of child pornography.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
24 June 2025
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But the legal standard for what qualifies as obscene is extremely high.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 June 2025
Adjective
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Diana, for example, when anything unpleasant was said in her presence, would slowly blink her eyes in an incredible act of denial.—
Rosemary Counter,
Time,
25 June 2025
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Some of these vitamins have quality issues, like a fishy or unpleasant taste.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
25 June 2025
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“Unwanted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unwanted. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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