as in undesirable
not wanted or desired
The result was an undesired outcome.
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Recent Examples of undesired
Another mother, Mariah Maddox, was given an undesired epidural at nine centimeters to lessen her urge to push.
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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
In a parked car, erotic dancer Ani (Mikey Madison) straddles Igor (Yura Borisov), the Russian henchman who’s been her undesired shadow for a couple of very long, very stressful days.
—A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2025
The transitional nature of multiple Premier League teams has forced Pep Guardiola’s side into undesired situations, which has contributed to their recent struggles.
—Ahmed Walid, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
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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
In a parked car, erotic dancer Ani (Mikey Madison) straddles Igor (Yura Borisov), the Russian henchman who’s been her undesired shadow for a couple of very long, very stressful days.
—A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2025
The transitional nature of multiple Premier League teams has forced Pep Guardiola’s side into undesired situations, which has contributed to their recent struggles.
—Ahmed Walid, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undesired
Adjective
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The Rockies remain on pace to break that undesirable record.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2025
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Various lawmakers, many of whom were elected on platforms of reducing migration to Europe, are pushing to be allowed to more easily deport, surveil or otherwise control people who are considered dangerous or undesirable in Europe.—
Frey Lindsay,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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Removing unwanted body hair shouldn’t come at the expense of your time, wallet, or sanity.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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Cut plants back to the ground after flowering to avoid unwanted re-seeding. Name: Symphyotrichum novae-angliae Size: 3-6 feet tall, 2-3 feet wide Zones: 4-8 Swamp Milkweed The large clusters of pink or rose-purple flowers appear in summer at the tops of tall, erect stems.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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And sometimes the soldiers can do things which are totally unacceptable and can be called crimes.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
6 June 2025
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Tools that pose an unacceptable threat to rights or safety are banned outright.—
Dan Fitzpatrick,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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“Undesired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undesired. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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