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unwanted

[uhn-won-tid, ‐-wawn‐] / ʌnˈwɒn tɪd, ‐ˈwɔn‐ /
ADJECTIVE
undesired
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Example Sentences

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Berenger won’t be able to get out of this jam, though deflecting the unwanted is one of his specialties.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

“The report is an unwanted welcome gift for Kevin Warsh, who is expected to take over as Fed chair this week and has recently advocated for lowering interest rates,” wrote Barron’s Fed reporter Nicole Goodkind.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

Some employers, wanting to avoid the time, expense and headaches of unwanted publicity and litigation, ask: “Can we just make this go away?”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Most seniors say they any want to age in place, but difficulty handling bills can lead to late fees, canceled insurance policies and problems with credit, and accelerate an unwanted move to assisted living.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

She could have every dictionary in the world and it wouldn’t be enough to begin to explain the darkness of that space, the fear of being alone like Grace, unwanted like Joaquin.

From "Far from the Tree" by Robin Benway




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