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 Providing access to this information earlier breaks down silos and supports more balanced trade‑offs between desirability, feasibility, profitability and environmental impact—ultimately leading to better products and more responsible development practices. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 4 June 2026 Cities were evaluated for value, quality of life, desirability and job market strength. — Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026 To better understand how long-term perception and desirability function in real-world scenarios, Buich has taken to studying luxury houses and premium brands. — Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 28 May 2026 The national real estate website ranked the capital city high for its affordability, quality of life, job market strength and desirability. — Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 28 May 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 Streetcar Authority has studied the feasibility of an east-west route from the Crossroads to 18th and Vine.
    — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026
  • The regents, with the support of then-UC President Janet Napolitano, voted unanimously in May 2020 to end testing requirements and said UC should study the feasibility of creating its own standardized test.
    — Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 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
  • But, again, is acting out of expediency and the desire to streamline a conclusive end the same as delivering a final season representing the best of The Bear?
    — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 25 June 2026
  • These first citations demonstrate how the idea of a United States of America enlarged itself gradually out of practical expediencies.
    — Ann Manov, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 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
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  • 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
  • Their focus is on speed, reusability and homegrown security rather than payload, limiting their usefulness for the military.
    — Gerry Doyle, Fortune, 13 July 2026
  • But even though the company had quickly grown into a market leader, Bensamoun kept hearing customers complain about the device's usefulness.
    — Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 11 July 2026
Definition of usefulness

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