undesirable
pronunciation
How to pronounce undesirable in British English:
UK [ˌʌndɪˈzaɪərəbl]
How to pronounce undesirable in American English:
US [ˌʌndɪˈzaɪrəbəl]
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- Noun:
- one whose presence is undesirable
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- Adjective:
- not desirable
- not worthy of being chosen (especially as a spouse)
Word Origin
- undesirable (adj.)
- 1660s, "not to be desired, objectionable," from un- (1) "not" + desirable. The noun meaning "undesirable person or thing" is first attested 1883. Undesired "not asked or invited" is recorded from late 15c.
Antonym
Example
- 1. The former is undesirable and the latter impossible .
- 2. Make plans to change undesirable behavior using the skills you 've already learned .
- 3. Critics think this gives the american authorities unjustified powers , for example to boot undesirable websites off the internet .
- 4. Could it still be undesirable ?
- 5. It would be difficult , and undesirable , to replicate those conditions .