as in undesirable
not wanted or needed
unwanted attention an unwanted suitor
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Recent Examples of unwanted
While there appears to be some hoopla over unwanted sing-a-longs, fans of the musical will be able to attend screenings of the movie held with audience participation in mind.
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Tommy McArdle, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
Once again Americans are traveling the world, and, like COVID, tuberculosis is easy to bring home, and is an unwanted guest.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 20 Nov. 2024
The allegations involve two instances of unwanted physical contact and a sustained romantic pursuit of an intern.
—Hayleigh Colombo, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Nov. 2024
Having too many feeders can attract unwanted wildlife, spread disease, and cause overcrowding.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2024
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Tommy McArdle, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
Once again Americans are traveling the world, and, like COVID, tuberculosis is easy to bring home, and is an unwanted guest.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 20 Nov. 2024
The allegations involve two instances of unwanted physical contact and a sustained romantic pursuit of an intern.
—Hayleigh Colombo, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Nov. 2024
Having too many feeders can attract unwanted wildlife, spread disease, and cause overcrowding.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unwanted
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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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The Lions lead the league in scoring (32.7 points per game) and are second in total offense behind an offensive line that is considered the best in the league.Jack Magruder, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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His skillset has blended well with the Eagles’ already existing strengths; Barkley’s ability to evade defenders paired with quarterback Jalen Hurts’ running power and Philadelphia’s offensive line has caused headaches for opposing defensive coordinators.Ben Morse, CNN, 27 Nov. 2024
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The planet continuing to tilt is because humans are pumping and moving an obscene amount of groundwater across the planet and redistributing it, according to the study's press release.Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 25 Nov. 2024
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The withdrawal of Matt Gaetz’ nomination to be Attorney General — the equivalent of an obscene gesture toward the Senate – suggests that some preservation instincts of co-exist along with doubts as to the strength of its backbone.Arthur House, Hartford Courant, 22 Nov. 2024
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And by the way, keeping your fridge clean also helps reduce unpleasant smells.Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2024
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While fermentation is essential for distillation, a secondary fermentation can lead to unpleasant tastes, off aromas, and the creation of methyl alcohol.Alissa Fitzgerald, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Unwanted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unwanted. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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