unwished

[ uhn-wisht ]
/ ʌnˈwɪʃt /

adjective

Origin of unwished

First recorded in 1575–85; un-1 + wish + -ed2

Definition for unwished (2 of 2)

unwish
[ uhn-wish ]
/ ʌnˈwɪʃ /

verb (used with object)

to cease to wish for.
Obsolete. to wish away.

Origin of unwish

First recorded in 1585–95; un-2 + wish

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British Dictionary definitions for unwished (1 of 2)

unwished
/ (ʌnˈwɪʃt) /

adjective

not desired; unwelcome

British Dictionary definitions for unwished (2 of 2)

unwish
/ (ʌnˈwɪʃ) /

verb (tr)

to retract or revoke (a wish)
to desire (something) not to be or take place