unwanted
adjective
un·want·ed
ˌən-ˈwän-təd 
: not wanted or needed
attracting unwanted attention
giving away some unwanted possessions
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McLaren has taken the unusual step of limiting the torque and power outputs in first and second gear to prevent unwanted wheelspin from the rear-drive hypercar.
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Michael Taylor, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
View Deal The National Geographic Power Rocket has three flight modes, easily selected with the press of a button, and with a safe landing system there's no fear of accidental collisions or unwanted damage.
—Paul Brett, Space.com, 28 Feb. 2025
From there, choose a highly bioavailable form (like magnesium citrate or magnesium glycinate) that can help increase your body's ability to absorb magnesium and lower the chances of unwanted side effects like an upset stomach.3
Consider your lifestyle, daily routine, and personal preferences.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 27 Feb. 2025
However, some experts fear that some of the president's policies, including tariffs on goods imported from Canada and Mexico and mass deportations, could have the unwanted effect of increasing construction costs, undermining efforts to increase supply, and sending the cost of housing up further.
—Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
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Michael Taylor, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
View Deal The National Geographic Power Rocket has three flight modes, easily selected with the press of a button, and with a safe landing system there's no fear of accidental collisions or unwanted damage.
—Paul Brett, Space.com, 28 Feb. 2025
From there, choose a highly bioavailable form (like magnesium citrate or magnesium glycinate) that can help increase your body's ability to absorb magnesium and lower the chances of unwanted side effects like an upset stomach.3
Consider your lifestyle, daily routine, and personal preferences.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 27 Feb. 2025
However, some experts fear that some of the president's policies, including tariffs on goods imported from Canada and Mexico and mass deportations, could have the unwanted effect of increasing construction costs, undermining efforts to increase supply, and sending the cost of housing up further.
—Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
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“Unwanted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unwanted. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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