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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LIsting image reveal private stone steps that lead down to the beach, where a small cabana has been stationed—with a private gate keeping out any unwanted visitor.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026
The race for performance without enough safeguards, Russell said, ends up looking like bad, unwanted behavior even though it’s really just the system being the system.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
The unwanted beam copies, called grating lobes, can confuse the sensor and generate false detections.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 22, 2026
Pushing unwanted memory into the supply chain could fray long-term customer relationships.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
She thought of the dreaded figure of Mr. Alpo, from the Giddy-Yap, Rainbow! tales, who disposed of unwanted ponies by taking them to the slaughterhouse.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
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