unwanted
adjective
un·want·ed
ˌən-ˈwän-təd 
: not wanted or needed
attracting unwanted attention
giving away some unwanted possessions
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Hydrogen Peroxide: Banish unwanted bacteria from any cutting board by wiping it down on each side with a paper towel soaked in hydrogen peroxide.
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Samantha Hunter, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 June 2024
Sellers can even leave the unwanted contents, saving time and expense.
—Archway Homes, Kansas City Star, 2 June 2024
As a mom who routinely courts the attention of millions on The View, her family has faced unwanted attention.
—Keyaira Boone, Essence, 1 June 2024
If there's too much room, their feet can slip around, which may cause unwanted irritation and blisters.
—Casey Clark, Parents, 1 June 2024
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Samantha Hunter, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 June 2024
Sellers can even leave the unwanted contents, saving time and expense.
—Archway Homes, Kansas City Star, 2 June 2024
As a mom who routinely courts the attention of millions on The View, her family has faced unwanted attention.
—Keyaira Boone, Essence, 1 June 2024
If there's too much room, their feet can slip around, which may cause unwanted irritation and blisters.
—Casey Clark, Parents, 1 June 2024
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“Unwanted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unwanted. Accessed 8 Jun. 2024.
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