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- [uhn-di-zahyuh r-uh-buh l]
- /ˌʌn dɪˈzaɪər ə bəl/
- /ˌʌn.dɪˈzaɪə.rə.bl̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uhn-di-zahyuh r-uh-buh l]
- /ˌʌn dɪˈzaɪər ə bəl/
Definitions of undesirable word
- adjective undesirable not desirable or attractive; objectionable: undesirable qualities. 1
- noun undesirable a person or thing considered undesirable: a collection of malcontents and undesirables. 1
- adjective undesirable not wanted or wished for 1
- noun undesirable lowlife person 1
- adjective undesirable If you describe something or someone as undesirable, you think they will have harmful effects. 0
- countable noun undesirable Undesirables are people who a particular government considers to be dangerous or a threat to society, and therefore wants to get rid of. 0
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Origin of undesirable
First appearance:
before 1660 One of the 46% oldest English words
First recorded in 1660-70; un-1 + desirable
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Parts of speech for Undesirable
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
undesirable popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
undesirable usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for undesirable
adj undesirable
- causeless — a person or thing that acts, happens, or exists in such a way that some specific thing happens as a result; the producer of an effect: You have been the cause of much anxiety. What was the cause of the accident?
- darned — (intensifier)
- dis-favored — unfavorable regard; displeasure; disesteem; dislike: The prime minister incurred the king's disfavor.
- disfavored — unfavorable regard; displeasure; disesteem; dislike: The prime minister incurred the king's disfavor.
- distasteful — unpleasant, offensive, or causing dislike: a distasteful chore.
noun undesirable
- displaced person — a person driven or expelled from his or her homeland by war, famine, tyranny, etc. Abbreviation: DP, D.P.
- dp — 1. data processing. According to hackers, use of the term marks one immediately as a suit. See DPer. 2. dot pitch. 3. Dissociated Press.
- inhospitality — lack of hospitality; inhospitable attitude toward or treatment of visitors, guests, etc.
- inhospitableness — The quality of being inhospitable.
adjective undesirable
- adverse — Adverse decisions, conditions, or effects are unfavourable to you.
- detractory — (now rare) That detracts from something; disparaging, depreciatory.
- dislikable — Not capable or worthy of being liked; not liked; regarded with displeasure or aversion.
- dreaded — to fear greatly; be in extreme apprehension of: to dread death.
- dripper — Agent noun of drip; one who drips.
adverb undesirable
- adversely — unfavorable or antagonistic in purpose or effect: adverse criticism.
- damagingly — In a damaging manner.
- negatively — expressing or containing negation or denial: a negative response to the question.
Antonyms for undesirable
adj undesirable
- beaut — You describe someone or something as a beaut when you think they are very good.
- centerfold — A centerfold is a picture that covers the two central pages of a magazine, especially a photograph of a naked or partly naked woman.
- covetable — to desire wrongfully, inordinately, or without due regard for the rights of others: to covet another's property.
- drop-dead — inspiring awe, astonishment, or envy: a drop-dead guest list; a drop-dead sable coat.
- easy on the eyes — good looking, physically attractive
adjective undesirable
- centrefold — A centrefold is a picture that covers the two central pages of a magazine, especially a photograph of a naked or partly naked woman.
- engaging — Charming and attractive.
- enticing — Attractive or tempting; alluring.
- enviable — Arousing or likely to arouse envy.
- handpicked — Picked by hand; picked or selected with care.
Top questions with undesirable
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- how does natural selection affect undesirable traits?
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