as in undesirable
not wanted or desired
The result was an undesired outcome.
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Recent Examples of undesired
To feel undesired as a fat Black woman with brown skin and prominent features?
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Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 20 Nov. 2025
As for unwanted facial hair, plenty of trans people who start T don’t want to grow a beard, and many opt for laser hair removal or electrolysis to treat any undesired fur.
—Quispe López, Them., 24 Oct. 2025
And yet, five games into the season, dropped passes remain an undesired staple of Michigan’s offense and an aggravation for fans.
—Austin Meek, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
The township is prepared to proceed with the undesired sewage plant alternative, and so is EGLE, Argiroff reemphasized in a July 3 letter to Graham-Hudak.
—Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 18 July 2025
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Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 20 Nov. 2025
As for unwanted facial hair, plenty of trans people who start T don’t want to grow a beard, and many opt for laser hair removal or electrolysis to treat any undesired fur.
—Quispe López, Them., 24 Oct. 2025
And yet, five games into the season, dropped passes remain an undesired staple of Michigan’s offense and an aggravation for fans.
—Austin Meek, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
The township is prepared to proceed with the undesired sewage plant alternative, and so is EGLE, Argiroff reemphasized in a July 3 letter to Graham-Hudak.
—Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 18 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undesired
Adjective
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The regulatory, validation and safety considerations in pharma alone make that timeline unrealistic, and frankly, undesirable.—
Hamid Noori,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Other undesirable companion plants include parsley, which can cause lettuce to bolt sooner.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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Go into your next home tour ready to ask the right questions and avoid unwanted surprises down the road.—
Halee Miller Van Ryswyk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 June 2026
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It’s designed to deter unwanted encounters by attracting attention with a piercing siren and strobe light when the top is pulled.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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Advertisement If something comes back at unacceptable levels, filtering is the next step—and the right filter depends on what's in your water.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
3 June 2026
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Concern, because the violence and chaos in Hyde Park and elsewhere over the Memorial Day weekend are dangerous and unacceptable.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
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“Undesired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undesired. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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