as in undesirable
not wanted or desired
The result was an undesired outcome.
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of undesired
In a parked car, erotic dancer Ani (Mikey Madison) straddles Igor (Yura Borisov), the Russian henchman who’s been her undesired shadow for a couple of very long, very stressful days.
—
A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2025
The transitional nature of multiple Premier League teams has forced Pep Guardiola’s side into undesired situations, which has contributed to their recent struggles.
—Ahmed Walid, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
Those with sensitive skin may experience undesired outcomes from traditional products that use harsh, unnatural ingredients.
—Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
Today's businesses can't afford to take a break, even in the face of natural disasters or undesired events.
—Oyku Ilgar, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
See All Example Sentences for undesired
A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2025
The transitional nature of multiple Premier League teams has forced Pep Guardiola’s side into undesired situations, which has contributed to their recent struggles.
—Ahmed Walid, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
Those with sensitive skin may experience undesired outcomes from traditional products that use harsh, unnatural ingredients.
—Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
Today's businesses can't afford to take a break, even in the face of natural disasters or undesired events.
—Oyku Ilgar, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
See All Example Sentences for undesired
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undesired
Adjective
-
The neighborhood was affordable, which is to say, undesirable.—
Murr Brewster,
Christian Science Monitor,
16 Apr. 2025
-
If their CoT doesn't faithfully reference all factors influencing their answers (like hints or reward hacks), monitoring them for undesirable or rule-violating behaviors becomes substantially more difficult.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
-
But the immediate pain is being felt by Anglo American which has been trying to sell its 85% stake in De Beers as part of a defensive move against an unwanted $49 million takeover offer from the world’s biggest mining company, BHP.—
Tim Treadgold,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
-
Several viewers on Reddit have shared their own similar experiences with unwanted calls in the comments.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
-
Shapiro told reporters at a news conference on April 16 that regardless of the motivation for the crime, political violence must be condemned as unacceptable in our society.—
Riley Beggin,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
-
Any format that builds in a conflict of interest is unacceptable.—
Robert Greene,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Undesired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undesired. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share