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unwanted

[uhn-won-tid, -wawn-] / ʌnˈwɒn tɪd, -ˈwɔn- /
ADJECTIVE
undesired
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If the approach proves successful in people, it could eventually reduce the number of procedures patients need, limit unwanted side effects, and provide longer-lasting protection against structural joint damage.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 8, 2026

Until then, the Kings may continue making an unwanted kind of history; they haven’t opened a season with four straight losses this century.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026

In the court’s very broad reading, merely placing an unwanted object on an item of personal property without causing any physical damage is tortious.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

She said she supported "the right of the Garvaghy Road residents to protest against this unwanted sectarian march".

From Barron's ● Sep. 27, 2026

She could have every dictionary in the world and it wouldn’t be enough to begin to explain the darkness of that space, the fear of being alone like Grace, unwanted like Joaquin.

From "Far from the Tree" by Robin Benway




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