Undesirableness: meaning, definitions and examples
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undesirableness
[ ˌəndɪˈzaɪərəblnəs ]
in society
The quality or state of being unwanted or unwelcome, especially in a particular social context.
Synonyms
undesirability, unwantedness, unwelcome quality.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| undesirableness |
Use this word primarily in formal or academic contexts when discussing the quality of being not wanted.
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| unwantedness |
This word is more suitable in emotional or personal contexts, often implying a negative sense of rejection or neglect.
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| unwelcome quality |
Use this phrase when discussing characteristics or features that are specifically not wanted or appreciated, often in a polite or formal way.
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| undesirability |
This word is best used when emphasizing the lack of appeal or attractiveness of something or someone in a broad range of contexts.
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Examples of usage
- His criminal record added to his undesirableness in the eyes of the community.
- Their lack of education was seen as a mark of undesirableness by the elite.
- Their behavior at the party only reinforced their undesirableness among the guests.
Translations
Translations of the word "undesirableness" in other languages:
🇵🇹 indesejabilidade
🇮🇳 अवांछनीयता
🇩🇪 Unerwünschtheit
🇮🇩 ketidakinginan
🇺🇦 небажаність
🇵🇱 niepożądaność
🇯🇵 望ましくないこと
🇫🇷 indésirabilité
🇪🇸 indeseabilidad
🇹🇷 istenmeyenlik
🇰🇷 바람직하지 않음
🇸🇦 غير مرغوب فيه
🇨🇿 nežádoucnost
🇸🇰 nežiaducnosť
🇨🇳 不受欢迎
🇸🇮 nezaželenost
🇮🇸 óæskilegheit
🇰🇿 қажетсіздік
🇬🇪 არასასურველობა
🇦🇿 arzuolunmazlıq
🇲🇽 indeseabilidad
Etymology
The word 'undesirableness' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'desirableness' meaning 'the quality of being desirable'. It first appeared in the English language in the early 19th century. The concept of undesirableness has been prevalent in societal contexts, particularly in relation to immigration policies, social norms, and discrimination.