unwanted
adjective
un·want·ed
ˌən-ˈwän-təd 
: not wanted or needed
attracting unwanted attention
giving away some unwanted possessions
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The Iran war is now another unwanted complication.
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Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Any unwanted fact or unpleasant experience is swiftly erased by the sheep’s wilfully short memories — only veteran merino Mopple (Chris O’Dowd) is unable to share in this collective spotless mind, carrying the knowledge that his cohorts have blithely shed.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
Plus, van Ness explains that the product doesn’t have to be used for heat styling alone—curly or textured hair can simply scrunch it in to help smooth unwanted frizz too.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2026
Harvest mature quinoa seeds right away to prevent unwanted sprouting.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Apr. 2026
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Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Any unwanted fact or unpleasant experience is swiftly erased by the sheep’s wilfully short memories — only veteran merino Mopple (Chris O’Dowd) is unable to share in this collective spotless mind, carrying the knowledge that his cohorts have blithely shed.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
Plus, van Ness explains that the product doesn’t have to be used for heat styling alone—curly or textured hair can simply scrunch it in to help smooth unwanted frizz too.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2026
Harvest mature quinoa seeds right away to prevent unwanted sprouting.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for unwanted
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“Unwanted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unwanted. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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