UNWANTED: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for UNWANTED?

Need another word that means the same as “unwanted”? Find 26 synonyms and 30 related words for “unwanted” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Unwanted” are: undesirable, unwelcome, undesired, unpopular, unfortunate, unlucky, unfavourable, untoward, unused, left over, surplus, superfluous, redundant, uninvited, intruding, unbidden, unasked, unrequested, unsolicited, friendless, unloved, uncared-for, forsaken, rejected, shunned, disliked

Unwanted as an Adjective

Definitions of "Unwanted" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “unwanted” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Not or no longer desired.
• Not wanted.
• Not wanted; not needed.

Synonyms of "Unwanted" as an adjective (26 Words)

disliked	Regarded with aversion. He was intensely disliked.
forsaken	Abandoned or deserted. A journey into forgotten and forsaken places.
friendless	Excluded from a society. They have been left virtually friendless.
intruding	Projecting inward.
left over	Intended for the left hand.
redundant	More than is needed, desired, or required. At the risk of being redundant I return to my original proposition.
rejected	Rebuffed (by a lover) without warning.
shunned	Persistently avoided, ignored, or rejected. A shunned and lonely character.
superfluous	Serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being. The purchaser should avoid asking for superfluous information.
surplus	More than what is needed or used; excess. She had picked up her boots in an army surplus store.
unasked	Uninvited. The memories he had poured unasked into her head.
unbidden	Without having been commanded or invited. Unbidden tears came to his eyes.
uncared-for	Lacking needed care and attention.
undesirable	Not worthy of being chosen (especially as a spouse. Undesirable impurities in steel.
undesired	(especially of an act or consequence) not wanted or desired. Undesired effects were reported in 12 of 19 patients in the group.
unfavourable	Involving or creating circumstances detrimental to success or effectiveness. Unfavourable economic conditions.
unfortunate	Regrettable or inappropriate. An unfortunate turn of events.
uninvited	(of a person) arriving somewhere or acting without having been asked. Strange uninvited thoughts crossed her mind.
unloved	Not loved. A large and unloved bureaucracy.
unlucky	Marked by or promising bad fortune- W.H.Prescott. Friday the 13th is an unlucky date.
unpopular	Not liked or popular. An unpopular war.
unrequested	Not asked for. The merchandise was unrequested.
unsolicited	Not asked for; given or done voluntarily. Unsolicited junk mail.
untoward	Unexpected and inappropriate or inconvenient. Moved to curb their untoward ribaldry.
unused	Not in active use. Unused to spicy food she took a long mouthful of water.
unwelcome	(of a guest or new arrival) not gladly received. Unwelcome attentions from men.

Usage Examples of "Unwanted" as an adjective

• She felt unwanted.
• Removed the unwanted vegetation.
• Tried to give away unwanted kittens.
• Affairs can lead to unwanted pregnancies.

Associations of "Unwanted" (30 Words)

abandoned	Unrestrained and uninhibited. Abandoned pets.
abandonment	The voluntary surrender of property (or a right to property) without attempting to reclaim it or give it away. She had a feeling of utter abandonment and loneliness.
abominate	Detest; loathe. They abominated the very idea of monarchy.
advertisement	A notice or announcement in a public medium promoting a product, service, or event or publicizing a job vacancy. Unhappy clients are not a good advertisement for the firm.
derelict	A ship or other piece of property abandoned by the owner and in poor condition. Derelict or delinquent in his duty.
deserted	(of a place) empty of people. Deserted beaches of soft sand.
deserter	A member of the armed forces who deserts. Deserters from the army.
desertion	Withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility. The number of desertions was rising.
devolve	Pass on or delegate to another. The discussion devolved into a shouting match.
discarded	Thrown away.
disinclined	Unwilling; reluctant. The rural community was disinclined to abandon the old ways.
displease	Make (someone) feel annoyed or dissatisfied. The tone of the letter displeased him.
disqualify	(of a feature or characteristic) make (someone) unsuitable for an office or activity. She was disqualified after failing a drugs test.
execrable	Of very poor quality or condition. Execrable crimes.
flyer	Someone who operates an aircraft. His free kick was a real flyer.
garbage	Food that is discarded (as from a kitchen. She tossed the moldy bread into the garbage.
handbill	A small printed advertisement or other notice distributed by hand.
hate	Intense dislike. I d hate to live there.
incompetent	An incompetent person. The patient is deemed legally incompetent.
ineligible	Prohibited by official rules. Ineligible to vote.
negation	The absence or opposite of something actual or positive. The negation of A is briefly not A.
negative	Having a negative charge. The new tax was having a negative effect on car sales.
reluctant	Unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom. She seemed reluctant to answer.
remains	Any object that is left unused or still extant. He left instructions regarding the disposal of his remains.
throwaway	Denoting or relating to products that are intended to be discarded after being used once or a few times. The song is hardly even a throwaway.
unclaimed	Not demanded or requested as being something one has a right to. Unclaimed benefits.
undesirable	One whose presence is undesirable. The drug s undesirable side effects.
unsuitable	Not conducive to good moral development. The movie is unsuitable for children.
upset	The act of upsetting something. She didn t realize the upset she caused me.
vacate	Leave (a place that one previously occupied. The Justices vacated a ruling by the federal appeals court.