undesirable
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adjective \-ˈzī-rə-bəl\Definition of UNDESIRABLE
: not desirable : unwanted <undesirable side effects>
— un·de·sir·abil·i·ty \-ˌzī-rə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun
— un·de·sir·able·ness \-ˈzī-rə-bəl-nəs\ noun
— un·de·sir·ably \-blē\ adverb
See Examples of UNDESIRABLE
- The drug has some undesirable side effects.
- This may have undesirable consequences.
- Frankly, it's an undesirable and unpleasant job.
First Known Use of UNDESIRABLE
1667
2undesirable
nounDefinition of UNDESIRABLE
: one that is undesirable
First Known Use of UNDESIRABLE
1883
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