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unwished Antonyms

Opposite of unwished

Pinning down the opposite of unwished requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adjective definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Not wished for; undesirable, unwelcome, or unsought.

Usage Example

"The sudden winter storm was an wished-for delay for the holiday travelers."

Strongest
wished-for
desired
wanted
welcome
hoped-for
Strong
sought-after
coveted

Similar words to unwished

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

unwanted
undesired
unwelcome
uninvited
unasked-for
unsought
unsolicited
uncalled-for
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Unwished. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/unwished
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