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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Unwanted gas can be burned, releasing carbon dioxide, or even simply vented.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
Unwanted at Manchester United, yet wanted by Barcelona.
From BBC • Jul. 19, 2025
Unwanted noises: She added an extra layer of hardwood flooring in the space.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 6, 2023
Unwanted Witness, a digital rights pressure group, has also described the legislation as vague and overly broad, saying it will have the "effect of unjustifiably restricting legitimate freedom of speech and expression."
From Reuters • Oct. 13, 2022
Unwanted, miscellaneous things are in boxes already: essays written in high school, under the name Gogol.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
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