unwished
Never hoped for
Unwished describes something not wanted or desired.
The word appears almost exclusively in the phrase unwished for: an unwished-for complication, unwished-for attention.
It suggests something that arrived without being sought or welcomed, carrying a slightly formal or literary tone.
Not wished for
- unwelcomeNot wanted here
- undesiredNot wished for
- unsoughtNot looked for
- uninvitedWithout formal welcome
unsolicited · unbidden · unrequested · unlooked-for · uncalled-for · gratuitous · imposed · involuntary
Refused or turned away
- spurnedRejected with contempt
- rebuffedRejected someone's advances
- refusedDeclined to accept
- declinedRefused or diminished
turned down · dismissed · cast aside · discarded · shunned · snubbed · repudiated · disowned
Deliberately stayed away from
- evadedSuccessfully avoided capture
- shunnedPersistently avoided socially
- skirtedAvoided by going around
- dodgedAvoided by quick movement
escaped · eluded · sidestepped · circumvented · eschewed · averse · dreaded · feared
Felt sorrow over past
- lamentedExpressed grief vocally
- ruedFelt remorse over
- deploredExpressed strong disapproval
- bemoanedExpressed grief aloud
mourned · unfortunate · ill-fated · ill-starred · woeful · sorrowful · painful · distressing
unwanted
Not wished for
uninvited · unsolicited · unbidden · unrequested · unlooked-for · uncalled-for · gratuitous · imposed · involuntary · forced
rejected
Refused or turned away
declined · turned down · dismissed · cast aside · discarded · shunned · snubbed · repudiated · disowned · forsaken
avoided
Deliberately stayed away from
- evadedSuccessfully avoided capture
- shunnedPersistently avoided socially
- skirtedAvoided by going around
dodged · escaped · eluded · sidestepped · circumvented · eschewed · averse · dreaded · feared · loathed
regretted
Felt sorrow over past
bemoaned · mourned · unfortunate · ill-fated · ill-starred · woeful · sorrowful · painful · distressing · grievous