undesired

/'ʌndi'zaiəd/

Thân thiện

An unexpected error led to an undesired outcome.

Definition

AdjectiveNot 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

Học thuật

Adjective

1. not desired
   • an undesired result

Từ đồng nghĩa

• unsought