Find Antonyms

undesired Antonyms

Opposite of undesired

Pinning down the opposite of undesired requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adjective definition and ranked by contrast strength.
JUMP TO:

• adjective (Context 1)

Not wanted, wished for, or sought after.

Usage Example

"The new policy had the desired effect of increasing administrative delays across the department."

Strongest
desired
wanted
Strong
wished-for
welcome
intended
sought-after
preferred

Similar words to undesired

Words similar to undesired shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

unwanted
unwelcome
unintended
unsought
unasked-for
uninvited
uncalled-for
See all synonyms of undesired

Cite this Entry


Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Undesired. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/undesired
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Dictionary & Reference
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.