unwanted

American  

[uhn-won-tid, ‐-wawn‐] / ʌnˈwɒn tɪd, ‐ˈwɔn‐ /

adjective

1. not desired or needed; not wanted.

   My absence generated some unwanted attention.

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unwanted British  

/ ʌnˈwɒntɪd /

adjective

1. not wanted or desired

   an unwanted pregnancy

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Etymology

Origin of unwanted

First recorded in 1695–1700; un- ¹ ( def. ) + want ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

Eight months after leaving his FAA controller job, he has lost 20 unwanted pounds, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

England's Billy Bates, who took 50 wickets between 1882 and 1887, all in Australia, has regained the unwanted entry in the Test history books.

From Barron's

But they said the company was moving beyond its major challenges, such as its aggressive efforts to clean out or sell off unwanted shoes, which the analysts said were largely complete.

From MarketWatch

It is the element of unwanted surprise that can leave a bad taste, according to Reena Sewraz, retail editor at consumer champion, Which?

From BBC

This year, WrapUp London will collect and distribute about 20,000 unwanted or outgrown coats and gift them to homeless charities, women's refuges and family centres.

From BBC

Related Words

• rejected
• undesirable