unwanted
adjective
un·want·ed
ˌən-ˈwän-təd 
: not wanted or needed
attracting unwanted attention
giving away some unwanted possessions
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Glenn Garner, Deadline, 15 Feb. 2025
If pigeons are nesting in unwanted areas in winter, wait until the babies fledge to make your repairs.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2025
Gardeners and landscapers alike use them to keep unwanted plants at bay without disturbing their beloved greenery.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2025
Dealing with an unwanted, unexpected menstrual flow during school hours is something a transgender person will never have to deal with.
—Dp Opinion, The Denver Post, 14 Feb. 2025
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“Unwanted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unwanted. Accessed 23 Feb. 2025.
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