unwanted

adjective

un·​want·​ed ˌən-ˈwän-təd How to pronounce unwanted (audio)
Synonyms of unwantednext
: not wanted or needed
attracting unwanted attention
giving away some unwanted possessions

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The arm locks into both positions via an internal catch so that there's no unwanted flexing or wavering in the middle of your work. — New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2026 Rocket Money's Premium tier is able to cancel eligible unwanted subscriptions on your behalf and, with a Premium+ account, Rocket Money can negotiate certain recurring bills on your behalf, including cable, internet, phone and home security. — Dan Avery, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026 Those unwanted jobs range from library boards that decide what books to purchase and put on shelves to school boards that help set education policy to village presidents to township supervisors. — CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026 Enterprise-sized businesses spend, on average, 28 percent of their software budgets on unwanted upgrades, migrations, and licensing changes. — Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 21 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unwanted

Word History

First Known Use

1697, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unwanted was in 1697

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“Unwanted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unwanted. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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