unwanted
adjective
un·want·ed
ˌən-ˈwän-təd 
: not wanted or needed
attracting unwanted attention
giving away some unwanted possessions
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Helium enables smooth production of semiconductors since the gas prevents unwanted chemical reactions in the manufacturing process.
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Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
The UMass poll is the latest in a string of unwanted approval rating polls for the White House amid the Iran war and ongoing economic concerns surrounding rising gas prices and inflation.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Here’s how to avoid an unwanted bat house party.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 30 Mar. 2026
For Bunny World Foundation — the Southland’s most active rabbit rescue organization — spring is the worst time of year, as the post-Easter dumping phenomenon coincides with rabbits’ natural breeding season to create an overwhelming influx of unwanted bunnies.
—City News Service, Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026
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Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
The UMass poll is the latest in a string of unwanted approval rating polls for the White House amid the Iran war and ongoing economic concerns surrounding rising gas prices and inflation.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Here’s how to avoid an unwanted bat house party.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 30 Mar. 2026
For Bunny World Foundation — the Southland’s most active rabbit rescue organization — spring is the worst time of year, as the post-Easter dumping phenomenon coincides with rabbits’ natural breeding season to create an overwhelming influx of unwanted bunnies.
—City News Service, Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026
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“Unwanted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unwanted. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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