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unwanted

[uhn-won-tid, ‐-wawn‐] / ʌnˈwɒn tɪd, ‐ˈwɔn‐ /
ADJECTIVE
undesired
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Confronted with unwanted history, Sinner would have to come from behind to beat Miomir Kecmanovic in five sets and avoid becoming only the third defending Wimbledon men's champion to lose in the first round.

From BBC Jul. 12, 2026

She says the technology could also be adapted to help protect sensitive parts of the body during MRI exams by reducing unwanted heating around medical implants.

From Science Daily Jul. 10, 2026

For previous generations, risk was measured by the likelihood of an unwanted outcome and the possible severity of consequences.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 7, 2026

Both of those things are bullish for bonds, which have been lying on the Wall Street unwanted pile pretty much since the bond crash of 2022-23.

From MarketWatch Jul. 2, 2026

“Samuel, that poor child is unwanted by his father and despised by his stepmother. You should be able to find more kindness in your heart for him.”

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone




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