adj. 25B6; adjective
an unwanted development : UNWELCOME, undesirable, undesired, unpopular, unfortunate, unlucky, unfavourable, untoward; unpleasant, disagreeable, displeasing, distasteful, objectionable; regrettable, deplorable, lamentable; unacceptable, intolerable, awful, terrible, wretched, appalling.
tins of unwanted pet food : UNUSED, left over, surplus, superfluous; uneaten, unconsumed, untouched.
an unwanted guest : UNINVITED, unbidden, unasked, unrequested, unsolicited.
many ageing people feel unwanted : FRIENDLESS, unloved, uncared-for, forsaken, rejected, shunned; superfluous, useless, unnecessary.
welcome.