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Definition unwanted in British English

unwanted adjective

adjective
/ʌnˈwɒntɪd/
1

if something is unwanted, you do not want it

Example

They are attracting a lot of unwanted attention from the media.

Example

The result will only be more unwanted pregnancies.

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1.1

used about something that you no longer need

Example

Delete any unwanted files.

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2

not loved

Example

The saddest thing was that some children felt unwanted.

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Definition unwanted in British English