unwished
Definition
Adjective: 1. Not desired or wanted: Describes something that is not wished for or is undesirable. - The unwished outcome of the experiment forced a complete review of the process.
Usage
The adjective "unwished" is used to modify a noun, indicating that the thing described was not desired or hoped for. It is a formal and somewhat literary term. It is typically used attributively (before a noun) or predicatively (after a linking verb like 'was' or 'seemed').
Examples
- The sudden storm brought unwished complications to the outdoor wedding.
- Her promotion, while a professional achievement, came with a host of unwished responsibilities.
- The old box in the attic contained a bundle of unwished letters from a forgotten past.
- The peace was shattered by the unwished sound of sirens.
Advanced Usage
- "unwished-for": This is a common variant, functioning as a compound adjective with the same meaning. It is often hyphenated.
- The team faced a series of unwished-for delays.
- The term often carries a connotation of something that is not only unwanted but also perhaps intrusive or burdensome.
Variants and Related Words
- Unwished-for (adj.): Not desired; unwanted.
- Unwelcome (adj.): Not received gladly or willingly. (A very close synonym, more common in modern usage).
- Undesired (adj.): Not wanted or wished for.
- Unwanted (adj.): Not wanted or desired. (The most common and direct synonym).
Synonyms
- Unwanted
- Undesired
- Unwelcome
- Uninvited
- Unasked-for
Antonyms
- Wished-for
- Desired
- Welcome
- Sought-after
- Longed-for
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