Undesired: meaning, definitions and examples

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undesired

[ ˌəndɪˈzaɪərd ]

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in a negative context

Not desired or wanted; not wished for.

Synonyms

undesirable, unwanted, unwelcome

Examples of usage

It is important to address any undesired behavior in the workplace.
She received an undesired outcome from her actions.

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in a scientific context

An undesired effect or result produced by a process or treatment.

Synonyms

unexpected, unforeseen, unintended

Examples of usage

The experiment had some undesired side effects.
The medication may cause some undesired symptoms.

Translations

Translations of the word "undesired" in other languages:

🇵🇹 indesejado

🇮🇳 अवांछित

🇩🇪 unerwünscht

🇮🇩 tidak diinginkan

🇺🇦 небажаний

🇵🇱 niepożądany

🇯🇵 望ましくない

🇫🇷 indésirable

🇪🇸 indeseado

🇹🇷 istenmeyen

🇰🇷 원하지 않는

🇸🇦 غير مرغوب فيه

🇨🇿 nežádoucí

🇸🇰 nežiaduci

🇨🇳 不受欢迎的

🇸🇮 nezaželen

🇮🇸 óæskilegt

🇰🇿 қажетсіз

🇬🇪 არასასურველი

🇦🇿 arzuolunmaz

🇲🇽 indeseado

Word origin

The word 'undesired' originated from the combination of 'un-' (meaning 'not') and 'desired.' It first appeared in the early 19th century. The concept of something being not wanted or wished for has been a common theme throughout history, leading to the creation and use of the word 'undesired' in various contexts.