unwanted
adjective
un·want·ed
ˌən-ˈwän-təd 
: not wanted or needed
attracting unwanted attention
giving away some unwanted possessions
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Others who could leave in the coming weeks include Denmark defender Andreas Christensen, unwanted backup goalkeeper Inaki Pena, holding midfielder Oriol Romeu and last summer’s attacking signing Victor.
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Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 22 July 2025
Close the blinds and curtains on sun-facing windows to block the sun's rays and avoid unwanted heat.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 22 July 2025
Consuming high amounts of olive oil might lead to unwanted gastrointestinal issues, including bloating, gas, and diarrhea.4513
Olive oil is a fat that is high in calories.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 21 July 2025
North Carolina summers bring the heat — and with it, an uptick in unwanted houseguests like cockroaches.
—Evan Moore
july 21, Charlotte Observer, 21 July 2025
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Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 22 July 2025
Close the blinds and curtains on sun-facing windows to block the sun's rays and avoid unwanted heat.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 22 July 2025
Consuming high amounts of olive oil might lead to unwanted gastrointestinal issues, including bloating, gas, and diarrhea.4513
Olive oil is a fat that is high in calories.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 21 July 2025
North Carolina summers bring the heat — and with it, an uptick in unwanted houseguests like cockroaches.
—Evan Moore
july 21, Charlotte Observer, 21 July 2025
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“Unwanted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unwanted. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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