as in undesirable
not wanted or needed
unwanted attention an unwanted suitor
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Recent Examples of unwanted
For Bunny World Foundation — the Southland’s most active rabbit rescue organization — spring is the worst time of year, as the post-Easter dumping phenomenon coincides with rabbits’ natural breeding season to create an overwhelming influx of unwanted bunnies.
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City News Service, Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026
The best results came at a current density of 50 mA/cm², while higher currents reduced performance by producing unwanted hydrogen gas.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 29 Mar. 2026
The agency says removing your information from broker databases may reduce unwanted texts, calls and emails because your data is no longer being widely sold for marketing purposes.
—Larry Magid, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
Simply boil a pot of water, carry it outside carefully and pour it directly onto the unwanted growth.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
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City News Service, Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026
The best results came at a current density of 50 mA/cm², while higher currents reduced performance by producing unwanted hydrogen gas.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 29 Mar. 2026
The agency says removing your information from broker databases may reduce unwanted texts, calls and emails because your data is no longer being widely sold for marketing purposes.
—Larry Magid, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
Simply boil a pot of water, carry it outside carefully and pour it directly onto the unwanted growth.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unwanted
Adjective
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All of these routes risk undesirable tax consequences or, perhaps worse, ire from heirs.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
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University of Vermont associate professor and historian Lutz Kaelber estimated that roughly 20,000 people in California deemed undesirable were forcibly sterilized until 1964 due to eugenics policies.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Twenty-six missed 3-pointers led to multiple chances for the Magic to grab offensive rebounds and get extra chances to score.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 Apr. 2026
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Harvey had a productive rookie season, accumulating 12 total touchdowns and 896 offensive yards.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The legislation would require social media platforms to estimate the age of users and exclude obscene content to children 16 years old or younger.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
2 Apr. 2026
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The use of obscene or indecent clothing or signs will result in expulsion.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The response from me is very unpleasant, and then my husband gets all uncomfortable.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Finally, a carbon filter is used to eliminate odors such as ammonia, cigarette smoke, hydrogen sulfide, and other pollutants that emit unpleasant smells.—
John R. Delaney,
PC Magazine,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Unwanted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unwanted. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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