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UNWISHED-FOR

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does unwished-for mean? 

UNWISHED-FOR (adjective)
  The adjective UNWISHED-FOR has 1 sense:

1. not welcomeplay

  Familiarity information: UNWISHED-FOR used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


UNWISHED-FOR (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Not welcome

Synonyms:

unwelcome; unwished; unwished-for

Context example:

unwelcome publicity

Similar:

unwanted (not wanted; not needed)


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