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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But he also set another, unwanted, record from the spot.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
She says the technology could also be adapted to help protect sensitive parts of the body during MRI exams by reducing unwanted heating around medical implants.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 10, 2026
For previous generations, risk was measured by the likelihood of an unwanted outcome and the possible severity of consequences.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
Both of those things are bullish for bonds, which have been lying on the Wall Street unwanted pile pretty much since the bond crash of 2022-23.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 2, 2026
Many others are destroyed merely because they happen to be associates of the unwanted plants.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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