Undesirability: meaning, definitions and examples

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undesirability

[ ˌʌndɪˌzaɪərəˈbɪləti ]

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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.