UNDESIRABLE Synonyms: 128 Similar and Opposite Words

undesirable

adjective

Definition of undesirable

as in unpleasant

bad, harmful, or unpleasant The drug has some undesirable side effects. This decision may have undesirable consequences.

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Recent Examples of undesirable Preventing undesirable baboon behaviour, like raiding food, is easier than trying to tackle it once it’s become engrained. — Will Barker, TheWeek, 5 Oct. 2026 Other Problems Coffee Grounds May Cause Besides causing nutrient issues, coffee grounds can create conditions that make life harder for your orchids while attracting undesirable guests. — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2026 However, even though each individual layer relies on a smooth forcing function, combining them together can cause the forcing function to have undesirable mathematical properties. — Konstantin Kakaes, Quanta Magazine, 8 Sep. 2026 Instead of punishing undesirable behavior by withholding money, buycotts encourage consumers to reward companies by spending with a purpose. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 7 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for undesirable

Recent Examples of Synonyms for undesirable

Adjective

George is being extremely unpleasant toward everyone and seems to be moving toward a breakdown.

— Alice Burton, Vulture, 2 Nov. 2026
Consumers across the country have described to CBS California Investigates, and in hundreds of online reviews, their unpleasant experiences at the stores, alleging they were pressured to make purchases worth thousands of dollars.

— Amy Corral, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of unpleasant

Adjective

Typically, clients will upload a photo of their unwanted garments online, and Marchetto will share a sketch over Whatsapp, which is then fulfilled by local makers.

— Bella Webb, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026
The report’s authors said this longevity makes these contact details deeply entrenched in daily life but also turns them into persistent targets for unwanted exposure.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of unwanted

Adjective

Surely, though, it is not lost on the audience that this play opens in the middle of a strikingly nasty political campaign to elect members of the Chicago school board, warring Democrats all.

— Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026
Someone who hung up on your problem is unlikely to listen to a nasty critique and vow to reform.

— Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2026