as in undesirable
not wanted or needed
unwanted attention an unwanted suitor
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Recent Examples of unwanted
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.
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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
On the other hand, unwanted donations can be very expensive for thrift stores.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
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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
On the other hand, unwanted donations can be very expensive for thrift stores.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unwanted
Adjective
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For modern high-performance structural uses, an exact replica of nacre might even be undesirable because those organic silk proteins would lose their structure at high temperatures.—
Caitlin Kennedy,
Scientific American,
25 Apr. 2026
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All of these routes risk undesirable tax consequences or, perhaps worse, ire from heirs.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Bell is a big-bodied offensive weapon who doesn’t just look like a running back.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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In terms of specific positions, Maugioa is the sixth Hurricanes offensive lineman to be selected in the first round, while Bain and Mesidor are the eighth and ninth UM defensive ends/edge rushers taken in the first round.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
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For instance, the ruling recognized that the government’s need to protect national security might require it to prevent publication of the number and location of troops and that the primary requirements of decency might require censorship of obscene publications.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
29 Apr. 2026
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Bounds said this gives the mayor the power to intervene when a member of the public engages in obscene speech or in speech intended to incite others in the room.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Apr. 2026
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The dusty chocolate coating is bitter and unpleasant, and there isn’t enough salt to offset it.—
Alex Beggs,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 Apr. 2026
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Some of it has been very unpleasant for me and many others, especially those who look like me.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Unwanted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unwanted. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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