undesired
/'ʌndi'zaiəd/
Definition
Adjective Not wanted or wished for; not desired. It describes something that is considered unfavorable, unpleasant, or to be avoided.
Usage
The adjective "undesired" is used to qualify a noun, indicating that the thing or outcome is not welcome or is considered negative. It is often used in formal, technical, or analytical contexts.
Examples
- The new policy had several undesired side effects.
- The software update caused an undesired change to the user interface.
- We must take steps to prevent undesired outcomes.
Advanced Usage
- In technical/scientific contexts: "Undesired" is frequently used to describe unintended consequences, effects, or signals.
- The experiment was stopped due to undesired chemical reactions.
- The amplifier filters out undesired noise from the signal.
- As a predicate adjective: It can follow linking verbs like "be," "seem," or "become."
- Such attention from the media was highly undesired.
Variants and Related Words
- Undesirable (adj): Often used interchangeably with "undesired," but can carry a stronger connotation of being actively objectionable or harmful. ()
- Undesired is the negative form of the adjective desired.
Synonyms
- Unwanted
- Unwelcome
- Unintended
- Unfavored
Antonyms
- Desired
- Wanted
- Welcome
- Intended
Adjective
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not desired
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an undesired result
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