Unwantedness: meaning, definitions and examples

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unwantedness

 

[ ʌnˈwɒntɪdnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

feeling of

The state or quality of not being wanted or desired by others. Unwantedness can lead to feelings of rejection, loneliness, and low self-esteem.

Synonyms

reject, undesirability

Examples of usage

  • The unwantedness she experienced from her peers made her feel isolated.
  • His constant reminders of her unwantedness only worsened her self-doubt.
Context #2 | Noun

in a situation

The state of being unwelcome or not needed in a particular situation. Unwantedness can arise in social gatherings, relationships, or workplaces.

Synonyms

undesirability, unwelcomeness

Examples of usage

  • The unwantedness of his presence at the party was evident from the cold glares he received.
  • She felt the unwantedness of her ideas during the meeting, as they were met with indifference.

Translations

Translations of the word "unwantedness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 indesejabilidade

🇮🇳 अवांछनीयता

🇩🇪 Unerwünschtheit

🇮🇩 ketidakinginan

🇺🇦 небажаність

🇵🇱 niepożądaność

🇯🇵 望ましくないこと

🇫🇷 indésirabilité

🇪🇸 indeseabilidad

🇹🇷 istenmeme durumu

🇰🇷 원하지 않음

🇸🇦 عدم الرغبة

🇨🇿 nežádoucnost

🇸🇰 nežiadúcnosť

🇨🇳 不受欢迎

🇸🇮 nezaželenost

🇮🇸 óæskilegheit

🇰🇿 қажетсіздік

🇬🇪 არასასურველობა

🇦🇿 istənilməzlik

🇲🇽 indeseabilidad

Etymology

The word 'unwantedness' is a combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'wanted,' which originates from the Old English 'wunsc' meaning 'desire.' The concept of unwantedness has been explored in psychology and sociology, highlighting its impact on individuals' mental health and well-being.

See also: unwanted, want, wanting.