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

But what this incident has not ruined is Louise’s desirability, despite her marital status. —David John Chávez, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2025

This is due, in part, to the end-of-the-world setting of the show, rendering his romantic desirability as a sort of gag. —Virgie Tovar, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025

The researchers note that one of the study’s limitations is its reliance on self-report, which may have introduced social desirability bias. —New Atlas, 25 Mar. 2025

Because of their desirability, small statues start at $15, while larger ones can exceed $75. —Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 24 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