unwanted
adjective
un·want·ed
ˌən-ˈwän-təd 
: not wanted or needed
attracting unwanted attention
giving away some unwanted possessions
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He's accused of performing unwanted handyman work on a faulty motion light and security camera.
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Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
Moderation is key to preventing unwanted effects.
—Michelle Pugle, Verywell Health, 19 May 2026
Another benefit is that radishes can entice unwanted pests to themselves, helping summer squash grow.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
Donating unwanted items is good for the planet, your home, and the person who ends up scooping up a treasure at a steal.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 18 May 2026
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Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
Moderation is key to preventing unwanted effects.
—Michelle Pugle, Verywell Health, 19 May 2026
Another benefit is that radishes can entice unwanted pests to themselves, helping summer squash grow.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
Donating unwanted items is good for the planet, your home, and the person who ends up scooping up a treasure at a steal.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 18 May 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 21 May. 2026.
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