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Definition of undesired

undesired

/ˌʌndɪˈzaɪərd/
un · de · sired
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• adjective

1

Not wanted, wished for, or sought after.

Example

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

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Word Nuance & Usage

"Undesired" simply means not wanted or not wished for in a specific instance (e.g., an undesired outcome), whereas "undesirable" means objectionable or not worth wanting by its very nature.

• Rhymes for undesired

• Nearby Words

undesirability
undesirable
undesirably
undesired
undestroyed
undetectable
undetectably

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Undesired. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/undesired
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