Undesirable: meaning, definitions and examples

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undesirable

[ ˌʌndɪˈzaɪərəbəl ]

^{Context #1}

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.

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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

Word origin

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.