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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.

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Word Description / Examples
undesirability

This is often used in formal or technical contexts to describe the quality of being not wanted or needed.

  • The undesirability of such behavior in a workplace cannot be overstated
unattractiveness

This term usually describes something or someone that lacks beauty or appeal, often in a physical or aesthetic sense.

  • The unattractiveness of the building deterred many potential buyers
undesirableness

Similar to 'undesirability,' but less commonly used, typically appears in formal or literary contexts.

  • The undesirableness of the proposal made it difficult to gain support from the board
unpleasantness

Commonly used to describe experiences, situations, or behaviors that cause discomfort, displeasure, or annoyance.

  • The unpleasantness of the situation was evident in the tension in the room

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

Etymology

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.