unwanted
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of unwanted
First recorded in 1695–1700; un- 1 ( def. ) + want ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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For Peter Laviolette, the history was even more unwanted since the team’s 0-2-1 start makes him the first Kings coach to go winless in his first three games since Robbie Ftorek in 1987.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026
Older cartilage cells showed more activity in genes associated with inflammation and with the unwanted conversion of hyaline cartilage into bone.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 6, 2026
In the court’s very broad reading, merely placing an unwanted object on an item of personal property without causing any physical damage is tortious.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
She eventually set up The Silver Line, a 24/7 phone support system which offered advice, information and support to those who felt alone and unwanted.
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
She could have every dictionary in the world and it wouldn’t be enough to begin to explain the darkness of that space, the fear of being alone like Grace, unwanted like Joaquin.
From "Far from the Tree" by Robin Benway
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