undesired

adjective

un·​de·​sired ˌən-di-ˈzī(-ə)rd How to pronounce undesired (audio)
-dē-
: not wanted or desired : unwanted
an undesired result/effect
undesired behavior
an undesired visitor

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In a parked car, erotic dancer Ani (Mikey Madison) straddles Igor (Yura Borisov), the Russian henchman who’s been her undesired shadow for a couple of very long, very stressful days. A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2024 Often, using too many products can be unnecessary, cancel each other out, or even stress out skin for undesired results overall. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2024 Finally, red teaming identifies weaknesses by having an independent team challenge the model to provoke undesired behavior. Olga Megorskaya, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024 To make your detox more effective, create a space that minimizes distractions and adds friction to undesired behaviors. Luciana Paulise, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for undesired 

Word History

First Known Use

1599, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of undesired was in 1599

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“Undesired.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undesired. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.

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