unwanted
adjective
un·want·ed
ˌən-ˈwän-təd 
: not wanted or needed
attracting unwanted attention
giving away some unwanted possessions
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Eating small portions and monitoring your tolerance level may be beneficial to avoid these unwanted symptoms.
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Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 18 Sep. 2025
The SuperMic Arrives Built into the Ear (3)’s charging case are two MEMS microphones, which use beamforming technology to lock onto the user’s voice and cut unwanted sounds.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
While magnesium is generally safe, taking too much through supplements can lead to unwanted side effects.
—Verywell Health, 18 Sep. 2025
The supply destined to be destroyed included contraceptive implants and pills as well as intrauterine devices to help prevent unwanted pregnancies, although a spokesperson told Reuters that no condoms or HIV medications would be incinerated.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
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Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 18 Sep. 2025
The SuperMic Arrives Built into the Ear (3)’s charging case are two MEMS microphones, which use beamforming technology to lock onto the user’s voice and cut unwanted sounds.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
While magnesium is generally safe, taking too much through supplements can lead to unwanted side effects.
—Verywell Health, 18 Sep. 2025
The supply destined to be destroyed included contraceptive implants and pills as well as intrauterine devices to help prevent unwanted pregnancies, although a spokesperson told Reuters that no condoms or HIV medications would be incinerated.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
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“Unwanted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unwanted. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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