Foundation level · Year 4 · free
unwanted
adjective · Say it: un-WON-tid
What it means
Foundationnot needed or wished for by anyone
We took our unwanted toys to the charity shop on Saturday.
Similar and opposite words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- surplus
- unneeded
- unwelcome
Antonyms (opposite meaning)
- needed
- wanted
- welcome
More examples
- The school fair sold unwanted books to raise money for new games.
Where the word comes from
It is made from 'un-' meaning not and 'wanted'.
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