as in undesirable
not wanted or desired
The result was an undesired outcome.
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Recent Examples of undesired
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.
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A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2024
Often, using too many products can be unnecessary, cancel each other out, or even stress out skin for undesired results overall.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2024
Finally, red teaming identifies weaknesses by having an independent team challenge the model to provoke undesired behavior.
—Olga Megorskaya, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
To make your detox more effective, create a space that minimizes distractions and adds friction to undesired behaviors.
—Luciana Paulise, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
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A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2024
Often, using too many products can be unnecessary, cancel each other out, or even stress out skin for undesired results overall.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2024
Finally, red teaming identifies weaknesses by having an independent team challenge the model to provoke undesired behavior.
—Olga Megorskaya, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
To make your detox more effective, create a space that minimizes distractions and adds friction to undesired behaviors.
—Luciana Paulise, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undesired
Adjective
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On the other, some Democrats understand that a decision to vote against the bill could likely force an undesirable government shut down.—
Allison Pecorin,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2025
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This then led to the dogs spending even longer periods of time at the shelter and developing more undesirable behaviors as a result.—
Jack Beresford,
Newsweek,
9 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The shield keeps unwanted light away from the probe's main instrument, which can detect 102 wavelengths of infrared light.—
Brett Tingley,
Space.com,
12 Mar. 2025
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When asked why the devices were retrofitted on older models instead of newer ones, Sarno said the MTA typically uses older car models when making modifications in case there are any unwanted effects.—
Nic F. Anderson,
CNN,
9 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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But this false choice that some are buying instead of fighting is unacceptable.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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But for a lot of people following Markle's every move anything other than perfection is unacceptable.—
Alanna Bennett,
refinery29.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Undesired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undesired. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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