desirability

noun

di-ˌzī-rə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce desirability (audio)
Definition of desirabilitynext
as in feasibility
suitability for bringing about a desired result under the circumstances the desirability of immortality becomes a little less certain after some consideration of the consequences

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Recent Examples of desirability The world’s leading luxury houses have built their desirability over generations by combining these qualities with an increasingly sophisticated understanding of service and the client experience. — Anna Vladimirova, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026 To come up with the list, report considered established vacation markets in 20 countries worldwide and scored them on investability and ownership conditions, lifestyle and desirability, and accessibility. — Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2026 But there is research on the romantic desirability of men with cats. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026 Other publications similarly reported Vrabel’s availability and desirability during the year between his firing from the Tennessee Titans and his hiring by the New England Patriots. — Mike Semel, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for desirability
Recent Examples of Synonyms for desirability
  1. feasibility
  2. advisability
  3. expediency
  4. expedience
  5. judiciousness
  6. usefulness
Noun
  • This means looking beyond the absence of potassium permanganate and considering factors such as worker safety, wastewater impacts, resource consumption, process reliability and economic feasibility.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • What readers are saying The comments reflect skepticism and frustration about the feasibility of saving a year's worth of expenses, especially given the current economic challenges such as low wages, high living costs, and job market difficulties.
    — Maurie Backman, Washington Post, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of feasibility
Noun
  • In early February 2026 Caine expressed concerns about initiating a war with Iran, pointing out the risks of a long-term conflict without offering guidance on the advisability of going to war.
    — L. Sue Baugh, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 May 2026
  • The authors were careful to say that their findings aren’t a blanket endorsement of PSA screening and that men should consult with their doctors about the advisability of the test.
    — Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 14 May 2026
Definition of advisability
Noun
  • The lawyer’s truth is not Truth, but consistency, or a consistent expediency.
    — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The expediency helps the series, developed by Nick Santora based on Lee Child’s books, to stay on a yearly cadence.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of expediency
Noun
  • Paeans to matters of the flesh — birthmarks, necks, genitals, odors, butt hair, the asymmetry of noses — accumulate thrilling details without worrying overmuch about expedience.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026
  • That’s a multi-year explanation disguised as the expedience of the half-hour rush that came Monday.
    — Sam McDowell Updated March 9, Kansas City Star, 9 Mar. 2026
Definition of expedience
Noun
  • In both countries, investment outcomes depend heavily on national conditions, including the strength of capital markets, workforce, infrastructure, and the judiciousness of laws and regulations.
    — SADEK WAHBA, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2025
Definition of judiciousness
Noun
  • Mazda and racing partnerships OpenAI is testing its models with industry partners to evaluate their usefulness in real engineering environments.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The same technology might eventually support searches for missing people, although Astro's usefulness still needs to be demonstrated during actual police operations.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of usefulness

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“Desirability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desirability. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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