Undesirable: meaning, definitions and examples

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undesirable

 

[ ˌʌndɪˈzaɪərəbəl ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

unwanted behavior

Not wanted or welcome; objectionable.

Synonyms

objectionable, unwanted, unwelcome

Examples of usage

  • His undesirable behavior at the party caused a lot of tension.
  • She found the presence of her ex-boyfriend undesirable.
  • The company had to let go of the employee due to his undesirable work performance.
Context #2 | Noun

person or thing

A person or thing considered to be harmful, objectionable, or unwanted.

Synonyms

objectionable individual, undesired, undesired person

Examples of usage

  • He was labeled as an undesirable by the community due to his criminal record.
  • The invasive species became an undesirable in the local ecosystem.
  • The manager had to deal with several undesirables causing trouble in the store.

Translations

Translations of the word "undesirable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 indesejável

🇮🇳 अवांछनीय

🇩🇪 unerwünscht

🇮🇩 tidak diinginkan

🇺🇦 небажаний

🇵🇱 niepożądany

🇯🇵 望ましくない

🇫🇷 indésirable

🇪🇸 indeseable

🇹🇷 istenmeyen

🇰🇷 바람직하지 않은

🇸🇦 غير مرغوب فيه

🇨🇿 nežádoucí

🇸🇰 nežiaduci

🇨🇳 不受欢迎的

🇸🇮 nezaželen

🇮🇸 óæskilegt

🇰🇿 қалаусыз

🇬🇪 არასასურველი

🇦🇿 arzuolunmaz

🇲🇽 indeseable

Etymology

The word 'undesirable' originated in the early 19th century, combining the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' with 'desirable.' It gained popularity in English language usage due to its clear and straightforward definition, making it a common term to describe things or people that are not wanted or welcome in various contexts.

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

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,873 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.