coveted
adjective
wrongfully or inordinately desired.
uncoveted
-
a word derived from
coveted.
Example Sentences
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Harvey is a British novelist who has published four novels to critical acclaim but muted sales, and was well on her way to the uncoveted status of writer’s writer when in mid-2016, disaster struck.
From Washington Post ● May 14, 2020
Reds Shortstop Davey Concepcion, uncoveted elsewhere, had his $900,000 rate cut to $350,000.
From Time Magazine Archive
The leader of the Peelites visited the patrician whig at Lansdowne House, and each begged the other to undertake the uncoveted post.
From The Life of William Ewart Gladstone, Vol. 1 (of 3) 1809-1859 by John Morley
He used all his influence to persuade Walker to accept the uncoveted mission.
From Stephen A. Douglas A Study in American Politics by Allen Johnson
Garth, from his uncoveted post of honour at Mrs Mayhew's left hand, noted them also; but with less of understanding.
From The Great Amulet by Maud Diver
