unwanted

adjective

un·​want·​ed ˌən-ˈwän-təd 

: not wanted or needed

attracting unwanted attention

giving away some unwanted possessions

Examples of unwanted in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In the meantime, if your teen does plan to use Spotify, be sure to sit down for a refresher discussion on internet safety—because when kids are using the platform to enjoy music with their friends, getting unwanted harassment from strangers should be the last thing on their minds. —Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 28 Aug. 2025

Prevent unwanted weeds from establishing in sidewalk and driveway cracks by hosing out or scraping away dirt and sediment from the cracks. —Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2025

While a zoo in Denmark asked the public for donations of unwanted small pets or horses to feed its captive predators. —Miriam Porter, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025

Lee’s digging also brings unwanted attention to his ex-wife, Sam (Kaniehtiio Horn), and their teen daughter, Francis (Ryan Kiera Armstrong). —EW.com, 28 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1697, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unwanted

• undaunted
• daunted
• flaunted
• haunted
• taunted
• vaunted
• wanted