as in undesirable
not wanted or needed
unwanted attention an unwanted suitor
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Recent Examples of unwanted
Netflix is releasing a new game show, one that combines the popularity of Squid Game, the timeless charms of the live-action Wonka experience, and the unwanted ubiquity of technofascist horrors beyond our comprehension.
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Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
30 June 2026
Standout features Easily cancel unwanted subscriptions, track your spending and credit score, automate savings and get help lowering bills.
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Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
29 June 2026
De-Odorize Your Fridge Instead of baking soda, reuse coffee grounds to get rid of any unwanted scents in your fridge or freezer.
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Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 June 2026
One way to get rid of unwanted grass growing in your flower beds is to pull it.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
28 June 2026
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Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
30 June 2026
Standout features Easily cancel unwanted subscriptions, track your spending and credit score, automate savings and get help lowering bills.
—
Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
29 June 2026
De-Odorize Your Fridge Instead of baking soda, reuse coffee grounds to get rid of any unwanted scents in your fridge or freezer.
—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 June 2026
One way to get rid of unwanted grass growing in your flower beds is to pull it.
—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
28 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unwanted
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Different aspects can make downtowns undesirable and several issues have been plaguing cities on both sides of the Atlantic recently.
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Williams also dedicated much of his life to making those undesirable sections less so.
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Aguirre removed Quiñones in favor or taller options, but Mexico never recovered from the loss of offensive creativity.
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The Mets, being one of the worst offensive teams in baseball, don’t often come back from large deficits.
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Counterculture Yippies would turn up at a 1970 Blood, Sweat & Tears show at Madison Square Garden, carrying obscene banners outside and dumping manure by the front gate.
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Yippies would turn up at a 1970 Blood, Sweat & Tears show at Madison Square Garden, carrying obscene banners outside and dumping manure by the front gate.
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Alas, Ligeti proved to be an extraordinarily difficult collaborator, his manic perfectionism colliding with practical reality and leading to unpleasant scenes.
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The consequences are unpleasant, but can also turn dangerous very quickly as body temperature rises.
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“Unwanted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unwanted. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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