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Synonyms & Similar Words
undesired
undesirable
unwanted
uninvited
unwelcome
unneeded
unnecessary
undesired
distasteful
disagreeable
unpleasant
unappealing
unattractive
unwished
unasked
unrequested
uncalled
unrequired
superfluous
redundant
excess
extra
surplus
unneeded
dispensable
disposable
reject
rejected
castoff
castaway
abandoned
forsaken
disliked
hated
loathed
despised
detested
abhorred
disliked
disapproved
unloved
unappreciated
Meaning of Unwanted
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "unwanted" refers to something or someone that is not needed or desired.
Definitions
- Merriam-Webster defines "unwanted" as not wanted or desired, not needed or welcome.
- Cambridge Dictionary describes "unwanted" as not needed or desired, or not welcome.
Example Uses
- The company had to lay off unwanted employees due to financial difficulties.
- She received an unwanted phone call from a telemarketer.
- The city had to deal with unwanted trash and debris after the festival.
- He felt like an unwanted guest at the party.
- The doctor had to remove the unwanted tumor from the patient's body.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
desired
wanted
welcome
needed
necessary
required
essential
vital
important
appreciated
valued
loved
liked
enjoyed
pleasing
pleasant
attractive
appealing
pleasing
satisfactory
acceptable
tolerable
bearable
endurable
favorable
advantageous
beneficial
useful
helpful