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 group uses value, desirability, job market strength and quality of life to identify good places to live. — Eva Flowe august 18, Charlotte Observer, 18 Aug. 2026 Rents and vacancy rates can vary dramatically depending on the community and its desirability, and, of course, on the size of the apartment. — Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2026 Our research confirms that the desirability of a delivery task drops off sharply at sunset, regardless of the base pay. — Christopher S. Tang, The Conversation, 8 July 2026 For so long, femininity has been tied to long hair as beauty, softness, desirability, identity. — Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 17 June 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
  • The first Chinese cargo ship traveling along the Northern Sea Route is set to dock in England this week, reflecting Beijing’s growing Arctic ambitions, though analysts cast doubt on the venture’s commercial feasibility.
    — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2026
  • During startup, feasibility agents extract unstructured protocol criteria and fix enrollment bottlenecks before site activation even begins.
    — Anshima Raj, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 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
  • With competition so fierce in the race to build and release the latest AI models however, the expediency of shaving off every possible drag on speed trumps all.
    — Emily Forlini, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The desire for expediency—get-rich-quick schemes—almost inevitably leads to disaster, as the lure of wealth often culminates in despair—a roller-coaster lifestyle—without a methodical result-yielding strategy.
    — David Capablanca, Forbes.com, 27 July 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
  • In the ongoing debate about the usefulness of data centers, or the overwhelming curse of the same, both sides have their arguments.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Its software, which will run iOS 27 at launch, was also designed alongside the hardware to maximize its usefulness in both landscape and portrait modes.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of usefulness

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“Desirability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desirability. Accessed 12 Sep. 2026.

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