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Trying to say something like this line:

> I am not wanted.

But for all the Japanese language likes skipping subjects and topics, I can't
seem to find an equivalent for this case--it seems like the only way to say
this is by rephrasing it to "X doesn't want me" (Ｘは私をいらない). The closest I can
think of is 自分が必要とされていない, but I don't want to say "I'm not needed", I want to
say "I'm not _wanted_ ". It doesn't seem like conjugating いる or ほしい is the way
to go either. How can I say this without adding a topic?

※Disclaimer: This is not related to how I actually feel.
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How to say "unwanted" in terms of a person being unwanted
I think you're looking for

> 私は求められていない（よう）です。 (It seems) I am not wanted/needed.

The line between need and want case is a blur (I'd say the same in English),
but the word does express a nuance of being unwanted.

Then again, I imagine the Japanese don't say this out loud often because it
also expresses some resentment (of being unwanted by the listeners, perhaps).

Edit: To say it more emphatically you could say,

> 私は誰にも求められていません。 Nobody wants/needs me.

Of course you can outright point out just who is making you feel unwelcome or
unwanted, and that will border on being antagonistic.
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