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Meaning of undesirable
The primary meaning of the word "undesirable" is something or someone that is not wanted or unwelcome.
Etymology of undesirable
The word "undesirable" originated from the prefix "un-" meaning "not" and the word "desirable" which comes from the Old French word "desirer" meaning "to wish or long for", and the Latin word "desiderare" meaning "to long for or wish"
Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to describe something or someone that is not wanted or unwelcome
Synonyms
unwanted
objectionable
unpleasant
unwelcome
uninvited
distasteful
disagreeable
unappealing
unsatisfactory
undesirable
displeasing
unpalatable
repugnant
repellent
obnoxious
odious
hateful
detestable
abhorrent
reprehensible
deplorable
regrettable
unfortunate
unlucky
inopportune
inexpedient
unseemly
unbecoming
unsuitable
inappropriate
improper
unacceptable
intolerable
insufferable
insupportable
Definitions
- Giving dislike or disgust, or causing someone to feel that they do not want something
- * Not wanted or unwelcome because of being unpleasant, unappealing, or unsatisfactory
Usage Examples
- The company considered the side effects of the new medication to be undesirable and decided to discontinue its production
- * The smell of the garbage was undesirable and made it hard to eat in the nearby park