undesired

adjective

un·​de·​sired ˌən-di-ˈzī(-ə)rd How to pronounce undesired (audio)
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: not wanted or desired : unwanted
an undesired result/effect
undesired behavior
an undesired visitor

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As for the five works, Mississippi takes the undesired crown, according to the survey: Mississippi: 2/10. New Mexico: 3/10. Maine: 3/10. Alabama: 3/10. Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2025 There is also some melancholia into becoming the early-20th century version of being caught in an undesired viral moment. David John Chávez, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2025 Another mother, Mariah Maddox, was given an undesired epidural at nine centimeters to lessen her urge to push. Essence, 14 Apr. 2025 Every gardener can relate to seeing an undesired species growing next to a beautiful display in the garden. Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for undesired

Word History

First Known Use

1599, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of undesired was in 1599

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“Undesired.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undesired. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.

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