Unwished-for (Adjective)
Meaning
Not welcome; "unwelcome publicity".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The politician's scandal brought unwished-for attention to the party's already tarnished reputation.
- The company's financial struggles led to unwished-for layoffs and restructuring.
- The news of the natural disaster brought unwished-for stress to the already overburdened emergency services.
- The athlete's injury was an unwished-for setback in their road to recovery.
- The organization's controversial decision sparked unwished-for protests and public outcry.