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 …—
Dwight D. Eisenhower
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: the quality, fact, or degree of being desirable
Examples of desirability in a Sentence
the desirability of immortality becomes a little less certain after some consideration of the consequences
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Now that Musk has massively tarnished the brand with his public embrace of far-right ideologies, putting a major dent in its cars’ desirability, and competition in the space is stronger than ever, particularly from China, the richest man in the world is ready to move on to his next shiny obsession.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 29 Jan. 2026
That’s led to the question of the desirability of the job.
—Zach Berman, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2026
The goal is to increase the Suede’s desirability without abandoning its sports DNA.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 22 Jan. 2026
Third, restraint protects desirability.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
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Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 29 Jan. 2026
That’s led to the question of the desirability of the job.
—Zach Berman, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2026
The goal is to increase the Suede’s desirability without abandoning its sports DNA.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 22 Jan. 2026
Third, restraint protects desirability.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for desirability
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“Desirability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/desirability. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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