unwanted

[ uhn-won-tid, ‐-wawn‐ ]

adjective

1. not desired or needed; not wanted:

   My absence generated some unwanted attention.

unwanted

/ ʌnˈwɒntɪd /

adjective

1. not wanted or desired

   an unwanted pregnancy

Word History and Origins

Origin of unwanted¹

First recorded in 1695–1700; un- ¹( def ) + want ( def ) + -ed ²( def )

Example Sentences

And in April, a number of returned or unwanted tickets will be put up for sale.

From BBC

It's no wonder, when you consider that women are more likely to report ugly or even scary experiences while dating, such as harassment or unwanted touching.

From Salon

The announcement followed media reports about a document outlining accusations against Mr Khan, understood to include unwanted sexual touching and "abuse".

From BBC

But Defra ministers also have to consider the views of environmental campaigners, such as Dr Helen Wallace of Genewatch UK, who have concerns about the “unwanted consequences” of the Precision Breeding Act.

From BBC

“This could provide a more personalized experience and potentially decrease unwanted behaviors such as ghosting or catfishing,” he added.

From Slate

Related Words

• rejected
• undesirable