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US/ʌnˈwɑːn.tɪd/
UK/ʌnˈwɒn.tɪd/
not wanted or needed by anyone
In context
I spend ten minutes every morning deleting unwanted emails from my inbox.
You can sell unwanted clothes on Facebook groups instead of throwing them away.
Some of these medicines can have unwanted side effects, so read the label.
Words that go with unwanted
adjective + noun
- unwanted attentionHer expensive phone attracted unwanted attention on the bus.
- unwanted pregnancySex education helps young people avoid an unwanted pregnancy.
- unwanted side effectsTell your doctor if you notice any unwanted side effects.
- unwanted guestsClose the window at night to keep out unwanted guests like mosquitoes.
- unwanted itemsThe charity collects unwanted items such as old books and toys.
- unwanted callsThis app blocks unwanted calls from people selling insurance.