| Main Entry: | unwanted |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | undesired |
Synonyms: |
rejected, undesirable, unsought |
Antonyms: |
desirable, desired, wanted |
| Main Entry: | unwanted |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | not wanted |
Synonyms: |
de trop, nonessential, redundant, superfluous, undesirable |
Antonyms: |
desirable, wanted, welcome |
| Main Entry: | inadmissible |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | not appropriate |
Synonyms: |
exceptionable, ill-favored, ill-timed, immaterial, improper, inappropriate, inapt, incompetent, inept, irrelevant, malapropos, objectionable, unacceptable, unallowable, unbecoming, undesirable, unfit, unqualified, unreasonable, unsatisfactory, unseemly, unsuited, unwanted, unwelcome |
Antonyms: |
acceptable, admissible, allowable, appropriate |
| Main Entry: | leftover |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | remaining, excess |
Synonyms: |
extra, residual, surplus, unconsumed, uneaten, untouched, unused, unwanted |
Antonyms: |
core, main, principle |
| Main Entry: | needless |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | unnecessary, groundless |
Synonyms: |
causeless, dispensable, excessive, expendable, gratuitous, inessential, nonessential, pointless, redundant, superfluous, uncalled-for, undesired, unrequired, unwanted, useless |
Antonyms: |
grounded, necessary, needed |
| Main Entry: | objectionable |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | not nice; unpleasant |
Synonyms: |
abhorrent, censurable, deplorable, disagreeable, dislikable, displeasing, distasteful, exceptionable, ill-favored, inadmissible, indecorous, inexpedient, insufferable, intolerable, invidious, loathsome, lousy, murder, noxious, obnoxious, offensive, opprobrious, poison, regrettable, repellent, reprehensible, repugnant, repulsive, revolting, unacceptable, undesirable, unfit, unpalatable, unsatisfactory, unseemly, unsuitable, unwanted, unwelcome |
Antonyms: |
good, nice, pleasant, welcome |
| Main Entry: | redundant |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | excessive; repetitious |
Synonyms: |
bombastic, de trop, diffuse, extra, extravagant, inessential, inordinate, iterating, long-winded, loquacious, oratorical, padded, palaverous, periphrastic, pleonastic, prolix, reiterating, spare, supererogatory, superfluous, supernumerary, surplus, tautological, unnecessary, unwanted, verbose, wordy |
Antonyms: |
concise, essential, single, singular |
| Main Entry: | spare |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | extra, reserve |
Synonyms: |
additional, backup, de trop, emergency, free, in excess, in reserve, in store, lagniappe, leftover, more than enough, odd, option, over, supererogatory, superfluous, supernumerary, surplus, unoccupied, unused, unwanted |
Antonyms: |
necessary |
| Main Entry: | superfluous |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | extra, unnecessary |
Synonyms: |
abounding, de trop, dispensable, excess, excessive, exorbitant, expendable, extravagant, extreme, gratuitous, in excess, inessential, inordinate, lavish, leftover, needless, nonessential, overflowing, overmuch, pleonastic, profuse, redundant, remaining, residuary, spare, superabundant, supererogatory, superfluent, supernumerary, surplus, unasked, uncalled-for, unneeded, unrequired, unwanted, useless |
| Notes: | superficial means not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually or of little substance or significance, while superfluous means more than is wanted or is sufficient or rendered unnecessary by superabundance |
Antonyms: |
important, necessary, needed |
| Main Entry: | unacceptable |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | not suitable or satisfactory |
Synonyms: |
below par, damaged, disagreeable, displeasing, distasteful, exceptionable, half-baked, ill-favored, improper, inadmissible, insupportable, lousy*, not up to snuff, objectionable, obnoxious, offensive, reject, repugnant, unappealing, undesirable, uninviting, unpleasant, unsatisfactory, unwanted, unwelcome, won't do |
Antonyms: |
acceptable, desirable, ok, satisfactory, suitable |