UNWANTED Synonyms: 128 Similar and Opposite Words

unwanted

adjective

Definition of unwanted

as in undesirable

not wanted or needed unwanted attention an unwanted suitor

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Recent Examples of unwanted Engelbert Humperdinck is reflecting on the dark side of trying to make it in the music industry, claiming he was repeatedly subjected to unwanted advances from talent agents early in his career. — Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 5 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 Duplan took accountability and was allowed to pick up an unwanted Tuesday time slot. — William Jones, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026 Florian Wirtz starred as Germany defeated Serbia 2-0 in Munich for Klopp’s first win at the third attempt — staving off an unwanted record. — ABC News, 1 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unwanted

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Other Problems Coffee Grounds May Cause Besides causing nutrient issues, coffee grounds can create conditions that make life harder for your orchids while attracting undesirable guests.

— Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2026
However, even though each individual layer relies on a smooth forcing function, combining them together can cause the forcing function to have undesirable mathematical properties.

— Konstantin Kakaes, Quanta Magazine, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of undesirable

Adjective

That expands the number of platforms capable of employing the system during defensive or offensive operations.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2026
The offensive line sort of got decimated, and now the cornerbacks have gotten decimated.

— Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of offensive

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The public must contend head-on with a collapsing currency and runaway inflation, and to ordinary Iranians, describing the present situation as sustainable would sound almost obscene.

— Ali Vaez, Foreign Affairs, 29 Sep. 2026
Current Florida law says a school district can review and remove a book after a complaint has been made that a book is pornographic, obscene or isn’t age appropriate.

— Ana Goñi-Lessan, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of obscene

Adjective

As unpleasant as his job might be at the moment, Harbaugh is ostensibly safe.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
Depriving the plant of light discourages the development of chlorophyll—the green plant pigment responsible for color—and rids the chicory of an unpleasant flavor.

— Tamar Adler, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of unpleasant

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