kívánatlan

Kívánatlan is a Hungarian adjective that translates to "undesired," "unwanted," or "unwelcome" in English. It is derived from the verb "kívánni," meaning "to wish" or "to desire." The suffix "-atlan" is a negation suffix, indicating the absence of the action or state described by the verb. Therefore, "kívánatlan" literally means "not wished for" or "not desired."

This adjective can be applied in various contexts. In a social sense, it can describe a person or guest who is not welcome. For example, "kívánatlan vendég" would refer to an unwelcome guest. In a broader sense, it can refer to anything that is not wanted or is considered a nuisance. This could include unwanted publicity, unwanted attention, or unwanted side effects of a medication. The term can also be used in more abstract situations, such as describing unwanted outcomes or consequences of an action. The opposite of "kívánatlan" is "kívánatos," meaning "desired" or "welcome."