Unwanted

/ʌnˈwɒntɪd/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Not desired or wished for.

The unwanted noise from the construction site made it difficult to concentrate.

Not wanted or needed; unnecessary.

She decided to donate the unwanted clothes to charity.

Having come without invitation or approval.

The unwanted attention made him feel uncomfortable at the party.

From Old English 'un-' meaning 'not' + 'wanted', past participle of 'want', meaning 'to desire'.

unwanted attention:

Undesired focus or scrutiny from others.

unwanted advice:

Advice that is given without being requested.

unwanted guest:

A visitor that is not welcome.

Junk

I threw away all that unwanted junk from my closet.

Trash

These unwanted opinions are just trash to me.