as in undesirable
not wanted or desired
The result was an undesired outcome.
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Recent Examples of undesired
The work created an undesired atmosphere for patrons, problems for first responders and put the squeeze on profits for business owners.
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Justin L. MacK, Axios, 8 Aug. 2024
The solution was to add 21 cardioid speaker stacks halfway up, which Tinsley says would prevent an undesired fluttering sound effect.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 2 July 2024
Moreover, such payments might lower the total cost of some undesired facilities.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 19 May 2024
This is to ensure that things are working as intended and that there are no undesired side effects.
—Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
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Justin L. MacK, Axios, 8 Aug. 2024
The solution was to add 21 cardioid speaker stacks halfway up, which Tinsley says would prevent an undesired fluttering sound effect.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 2 July 2024
Moreover, such payments might lower the total cost of some undesired facilities.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 19 May 2024
This is to ensure that things are working as intended and that there are no undesired side effects.
—Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for undesired
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undesired
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Fortunately, the rigorous scrutiny involved in traditional insider succession provides a degree of protection against these undesirable traits.Gautam Mukunda, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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Risk-averse professionals will respond well to suggestions that eradicate undesirable results.Kate Wieczorek, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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Everything seems fine at first, until their use of Old Republic credits brings them unwanted attention.Christian Holub, EW.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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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
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Not holding my breath for Mike Johnson or Elise Stefanik to state the obvious that this is unacceptable, dangerous, & shameful.Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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An American president who thinks strategically would likely conclude that the risks and costs associated with tariffs-as-a-tactic would be remarkably high, if not unacceptable.Samuel Gregg, National Review, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Undesired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undesired. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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