unwanted

adjective

un·​want·​ed ˌən-ˈwän-təd 

: not wanted or needed

attracting unwanted attention

giving away some unwanted possessions

Examples of unwanted in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Pure Bass Sound while actively filtering out unwanted background distractions. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 2 Oct. 2026

One use involves directing a beam of protons or other heavier particles into the patient, targeting unwanted cancerous cells (proton/heavy ion therapy). — Andrea Richard, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2026

The device can switch signals at subnanosecond speeds while filtering unwanted frequencies. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2026

Duplan took accountability and was allowed to pick up an unwanted Tuesday time slot. — William Jones, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1697, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unwanted

• undaunted
• daunted
• flaunted
• haunted
• taunted
• vaunted
• wanted