unwanted

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Recent Examples of unwanted Under those sturdy leather exteriors, a Gore-tex liner keeps you high and dry, preventing water from entering while shedding unwanted moisture. Alice Bennett, Travel + Leisure, 11 Sep. 2025 One allegation of unwanted physical contact was also substantiated. Ellise Shafer, Variety, 10 Sep. 2025 Yellowing can happen with some topcoats when they’re cured, giving nails an unwanted, slightly off-color tint. Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2025 The public is invited to donate clothes and unwanted items as well. Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unwanted
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unwanted
Adjective
  • Stadiums must be domed for the simple reason that the Super Bowl occurring in February, which could be terrible for many of the states that experience rain, snow, and more undesirable weather for playing football.
    James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Despite its cultural and commercial power, nostalgia can also have undesirable effects.
    Kian Bakhtiari, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • If one employee spots profanity or offensive language in an application, then it is sent to another employee, and possibly moved up the chain.
    Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
  • The preseason play wasn’t encouraging, and Canales’ decision to rest the starters in the exhibition finale looks even more puzzling in hindsight, especially after the offensive group produced three three-and-outs and one touchdown drive.
    DIAMOND VENCES, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Clothing must not feature offensive language, obscene gestures/graphics, or nudity or clothing that does not sufficiently cover undergarments.
    Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 9 Sep. 2025
  • The store supplied her with bondage pants, kilts, and T-shirts printed with obscene illustrations.
    Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Increase your fiber intake slowly and drink plenty of water to reduce unpleasant side effects like cramping and bloating.
    Courtney Southwick, Health, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Any unpleasant government decision—such as the August order blocking voice calls on WhatsApp and Telegram, on the pretext of preventing scams and terrorist activity—tends to be perceived mostly with passive discontent and immediate adaptation with the search for alternative practical solutions.
    ANDREI KOLESNIKOV, Foreign Affairs, 8 Sep. 2025

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“Unwanted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unwanted. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.

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