unwanted
word
Definition
Not wanted, liked, or needed; describes something or someone that is not desired.
Usage & Nuances
Used in both formal and informal contexts; common with 'unwanted advice', 'unwanted calls', 'unwanted attention'. Implies something negative or bothersome that is not asked for.
Spanish: indeseado - no deseadoPortuguese (BR): indesejado - não desejadoPortuguese (PT): indesejado - não desejadoChinese (Simplified): 不需要的 - 不想要的Chinese (Traditional): 不需要的 - 不想要的Hindi: अवांछित - न चाहा गयाArabic: غير مرغوب فيهBengali: অপ্রয়োজনীয় - অনাকাঙ্ক্ষিতRussian: нежелательныйJapanese: 望まれないVietnamese: không mong muốnKorean: 원치 않는Turkish: istenmeyenUrdu: نہ چاہا گیا - ناپسندیدہIndonesian: tidak diinginkan
Example Sentences
He threw away the unwanted food.
basic
We get many unwanted calls every day.
basic
Nobody likes getting unwanted advice.
basic
She felt like an unwanted guest at the party.
natural
An unwanted email filled my inbox this morning.
natural
He tried to get rid of the unwanted attention from reporters.
natural