Unwanted: meaning, definitions and examples

This word is used when something is not needed or is a nuisance. It applies to situations where something is not desired or is bothersome.

• She received an unwanted phone call in the middle of the night.
• There was a lot of unwanted junk in the garage.

This term is often used in more formal scenarios to indicate something that is not wanted. It can be used in both personal and professional contexts.

• The side effects of the medication were undesired.
• The project caused some undesired complications.

This word often has a negative connotation and is used when something or someone is not only unwanted but also causing discomfort or displeasure.

• She felt unwelcome when she entered the room and everyone stopped talking.
• His comments were unwelcome and offended many people.

This word is most commonly used when referring to people who show up somewhere without being asked or given permission.

• He felt awkward as an uninvited guest at the party.
• An uninvited visitor showed up at her doorstep.

Used to describe something or someone not needed or not desired.

• The phone was flooded with unwanted notifications
• The dog at the shelter was unwanted by his previous owners

Used to describe something or someone that is not wanted because it is considered harmful or unpleasant.

• Living near the factory is undesirable because of the pollution
• He has a reputation for being an undesirable neighbor

Used to describe someone or something that has been refused acceptance, with a particularly negative tone.

• The company considered the new product design a reject
• She felt like a reject after being excluded from the team

Used to describe a person who has been rejected by society or a group.

• He felt like an outcast at his new school
• The family treated him like an outcast after the incident