Unwanted
Unwanted
Unwanted (/ʌnˈwɑːntɪd/), derived from the Old English words "un-" meaning "not" and "wanted" meaning "desired or wished for", is a term often used in medical and psychological contexts to describe symptoms, feelings, or conditions that are not desired or wished for by an individual.
Medical Context
In a medical context, the term "unwanted" is often used to describe symptoms or conditions that are not desired by the patient. This can include unwanted symptoms such as pain, fatigue, or nausea, or unwanted conditions such as disease or illness.
For example, an individual may experience unwanted side effects from a medication, or they may have an unwanted reaction to a certain type of treatment. In these cases, the term "unwanted" is used to convey the negative impact these experiences have on the individual's health and well-being.
Psychological Context
In a psychological context, "unwanted" can refer to feelings or thoughts that an individual does not wish to have. This can include unwanted thoughts or unwanted feelings, such as anxiety, depression, or fear.
For example, an individual may experience unwanted thoughts in the form of intrusive thoughts, which are unwanted, involuntary thoughts, images, or unpleasant ideas that may become an obsession, are upsetting or distressing, and can be difficult to manage or eliminate.
Related Terms
- Unwanted Symptoms: Symptoms that are not desired or wished for by an individual.
- Unwanted Conditions: Conditions that are not desired or wished for by an individual.
- Unwanted Thoughts: Thoughts that are not desired or wished for by an individual.
- Unwanted Feelings: Feelings that are not desired or wished for by an individual.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Unwanted
- Wikipedia's article - Unwanted
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