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unwanted

[uhn-won-tid, ‐-wawn‐] / ʌnˈwɒn tɪd, ‐ˈwɔn‐ /
ADJECTIVE
undesired
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If the 29-year-old navigates his way to this year's final, will the prospect of finally shedding his unwanted tag become too much of a burden to bear?

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Medication management, such as mifepristone plus misoprostol and a D&C are also used for terminating unwanted pregnancies.

From Salon • May 26, 2026

Under light exposure, these compounds typically undergo unwanted side reactions that interfere with the desired process.

From Science Daily • May 20, 2026

The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 limits unwanted marketing messages.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Someone had taken the carts from the store and tried stuffing them in the lanes, as if to create a kind of fortified wall against any unwanted visitors.

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken




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