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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This was around the time that Amazon's Ring, a doorbell camera firm, cancelled a partnership with Flock after an outcry over a Super Bowl advert which sparked concern about unwanted surveillance.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
While effective at drawing attention, they may have the unwanted effect of making viewers uncomfortable by blurring the lines of reality — even if the AI use is disclosed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
To overcome this problem, the team built on past work and developed a way to remove much of the unwanted background DNA before sequencing begins.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 11, 2026
I knew I needed to downsize before I started packing, so I began by identifying unwanted belongings to sell.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 11, 2026
It was an entire room filled with unwanted things, generations of castoffs and set-asides.
From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland
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