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Undesirability: meaning, definitions and examples

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undesirability

 

[ ˌʌndɪˌzaɪərəˈbɪləti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

lack of appeal

Undesirability refers to the quality or state of being unwanted, unpleasant, or unattractive. It is the opposite of desirability and often implies a negative connotation.

Synonyms

unattractiveness, undesirableness, unpleasantness

Examples of usage

  • The undesirability of the job was evident from the high turnover rate.
  • The neighborhood's crime rate contributes to the overall undesirability of living there.

Translations

Translations of the word "undesirability" in other languages:

🇵🇹 indesejabilidade

🇮🇳 अवांछनीयता

🇩🇪 Unerwünschtheit

🇮🇩 ketidakinginan

🇺🇦 небажаність

🇵🇱 niepożądane cechy

🇯🇵 望ましくないこと (Nozomashikunai koto)

🇫🇷 indésirabilité

🇪🇸 indeseabilidad

🇹🇷 istenmeyen durum

🇰🇷 바람직하지 않음 (Baramjikaji aneum)

🇸🇦 عدم الرغبة

🇨🇿 nežádoucnost

🇸🇰 nežiadúcnosť

🇨🇳 不受欢迎 (Bù shòu huānyíng)

🇸🇮 nezaželenost

🇮🇸 óæskilegheit

🇰🇿 қалаусыздық (qalausyzdyq)

🇬🇪 არასასურველობა (arasasurveloba)

🇦🇿 arzuolunmazlıq

🇲🇽 indeseabilidad

Word origin

The word 'undesirability' originated in the late 19th century, combining the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' with 'desirability.' It has been used to describe the lack of appeal or attractiveness of something, often in the context of decision-making or evaluation.

See also: desirability, desirable, desired, desires, desiring, undesirable, undesired.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,631 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.