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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This is the fourth Hammer Frankenstein film but only the third directed by Terence Fisher – after nine years away from the Baron’s experiments, Fisher returns for a gut-punching tale of undesirable outsiders, execution anxiety, and gender-bent possession.—
Rory Doherty,
Vulture,
20 Oct. 2025
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Given the Rockies’ track record — seven consecutive losing seasons and just five playoff appearances in 33 years — and the challenges and vagaries of playing baseball at a mile above sea level, the job of rebuilding the franchise might seem undesirable for many.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
18 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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If Alonso leaves, replacing his offensive production will be another focal point.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The show leans into this offensive, problematic plot device without any self-awareness.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
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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Its natural deodorizing properties help neutralize the unpleasant smells associated with pets, according to Stein.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
1 Nov. 2025
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The 75-year-old ginkgo trees have been wafting the unpleasant smell into the air at the Northern California park, forcing residents to brave the stench that is comparable to vomit, The Sacramento Bee and SFGATE report.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Unwanted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unwanted. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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