UNDESIRED Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

undesired

adjective

Definition of undesired

as in undesirable

not wanted or desired The result was an undesired outcome.

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Recent Examples of undesired As for unwanted facial hair, plenty of trans people who start T don’t want to grow a beard, and many opt for laser hair removal or electrolysis to treat any undesired fur. — Quispe López, Them., 24 Oct. 2025 On the other hand, credible warnings managed improperly could potentially lead to an undesired, disastrous scenario. — Duyeon Kim, Foreign Affairs, 8 May 2017 The remaining 9,100 reports about semaglutide submitted that week were listed as nonserious reactions, which include undesired effects that don’t require major medical intervention, such as nausea or vomiting. — Austin Fast, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026 While not an official classification in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), the trait could still have some undesired effects on your mental and emotional well-being. — Michele Ross, SELF, 19 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for undesired

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Adjective

For many, trying to find talent in free agency appears to be an undesirable backup option, which explains why the trade market has been overheated of late.

— James Mirtle, New York Times, 30 June 2026
Different aspects can make downtowns undesirable and several issues have been plaguing cities on both sides of the Atlantic recently.

— Katharina Buchholz, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026

Definition of undesirable

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This unwanted movement, known as the polysulfide shuttle effect, causes active material loss, side reactions, self-discharge, and rapid capacity degradation.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 July 2026
Leaving it in piles around your yard can lead to unwanted reseeding and regrowth.

— Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 4 July 2026

Definition of unwanted

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In their grievance letter, the detainees called the markups an unacceptable business practice with no apparent limit.

— Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
Overt racial prejudice, long considered socially unacceptable, is increasingly visible in public life, marking a shift from previously subtle forms.

— Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

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