desirability

noun

de·​sir·​abil·​i·​ty di-ˌzī-rə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

plural desirabilities

1

desirabilities plural : desirable conditions

had understood and studied certain desirabilities

—D. D. Eisenhower

2

: the quality, fact, or degree of being desirable

Synonyms

• advisability
• advisableness
• desirableness
• expedience
• expediency
• judiciousness
• prudence
• wisdom

Examples of desirability in a Sentence

the desirability of immortality becomes a little less certain after some consideration of the consequences

Recent Examples on the Web

However, this is intrinsically linked to California’s economic dynamism, desirability and the high demand for its quality of life, amenities and progressive social environment. —Deandre Evans, Mercury News, 25 June 2025

While foods like cold cereal or bacon and eggs have dominated the standard American breakfast for decades, oatmeal continues to grow in popularity and desirability. —Daryl Austin, USA Today, 9 May 2025

This diversity ensures that the team can rapidly assess not only the desirability of an idea, but its feasibility and viability as well. —Stephen Wunker, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025

The benchmark contains both questions about visual scenes and text scenarios, asking models’ opinions on things like the desirability of mixing bleach and vinegar (a combination that make chlorine gas) and putting a soft toy on a hot stove. —Eliza Strickland, IEEE Spectrum, 12 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1824, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for desirability

• acceptability
• accessibility
• adaptability
• admissibility
• advisability
• affordability
• allowability
• amenability
• amiability
• appealability
• applicability
• availability