unwanted
adjective
un·want·ed
ˌən-ˈwän-təd 
: not wanted or needed
attracting unwanted attention
giving away some unwanted possessions
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Having too many feeders can attract unwanted wildlife, spread disease, and cause overcrowding.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2024
The speakers can be purchased with the same stands developed for the 2019 Linton which position them at the correct height and dampen unwanted vibrations.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Everything seems fine at first, until their use of Old Republic credits brings them unwanted attention.
—Christian Holub, EW.com, 1 Nov. 2024
Sealing exterior gaps and cracks around windows, doors, and other entry points before the beetles appear can prevent unwanted entry, according to Iowa State University.
—Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 31 Oct. 2024
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2024
The speakers can be purchased with the same stands developed for the 2019 Linton which position them at the correct height and dampen unwanted vibrations.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Everything seems fine at first, until their use of Old Republic credits brings them unwanted attention.
—Christian Holub, EW.com, 1 Nov. 2024
Sealing exterior gaps and cracks around windows, doors, and other entry points before the beetles appear can prevent unwanted entry, according to Iowa State University.
—Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Unwanted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unwanted. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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