unwanted

Meanings

• Adjective

  Not desired or required; unnecessary.

  - "She found the unwanted gift in the trash."
  - "The unwanted guest stayed for dinner despite being asked to leave."
  - "The unwanted advice was not appreciated."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with unwanted
wantned , anted , bedded , ledded

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Variants

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unwanted

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Etymology

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Old English unwōtan, from un- ‘un-’ + wōtan ‘want, lack’

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Trivia

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1. The word unwanted has 7 letters.

2. The first known use of unwanted was in the 13th century.

3. In mathematics, an unwanted solution to an equation is called a spurious solution.

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Related Concepts

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1. unwanted advance: Unsolicited and unwelcome advances, often of a sexual nature, can be considered unwanted.

2. unwanted mail: Junk mail or spam emails that are unwelcome and often considered a nuisance.

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Culture

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In literature, the unwanted can represent a character or object that is unwelcome or disruptive, such as a villain or a problem that must be overcome.

How to Memorize "unwanted"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person holding an unwanted gift, looking disappointed and considering throwing it away.
   - Imagine a sign that reads ‘No Solicitors’ or ‘Private Property’ to represent the unwanted guest.
   - Picture a person shaking their head and dismissing unwanted advice.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word unwanted with the feeling of disappointment or annoyance.
   - Link unwanted to the idea of being unwelcome or intrusive.
   - Connect unwanted to the concept of something unnecessary or burdensome.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym U-N-W-A-N-T to remember the definition: UnDesired, NotWanted, And, Thus, unwanted.
   - Create a mental image of an unwanted present wrapped in brown paper and tied with a string, ready to be discarded.
   - Use the phrase ‘Unwanted: Unwelcome, Unnecessary, Unappreciated’ to help remember the meaning.

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