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
But there’s a roughness around the edges that — intentionally or not — creates some undesirable friction.
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Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 24 June 2025
Graham shared a similar sentiment when speaking with PEOPLE in 2024, clapping back against the societal message that women are undesirable or disposable in their 50s.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 20 June 2025
The variable readership of advice columns made a clear identity undesirable in an adviser.
—Merve Emre, New Yorker, 16 June 2025
Be sure to strain out the plant material before using the infusion on your corn to avoid any undesirable texture.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 5 June 2025
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Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 24 June 2025
Graham shared a similar sentiment when speaking with PEOPLE in 2024, clapping back against the societal message that women are undesirable or disposable in their 50s.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 20 June 2025
The variable readership of advice columns made a clear identity undesirable in an adviser.
—Merve Emre, New Yorker, 16 June 2025
Be sure to strain out the plant material before using the infusion on your corn to avoid any undesirable texture.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undesirable
Adjective
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There are telltale signs that there's too much moisture in your house, from condensation to unpleasant odors.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
17 July 2025
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Set a Timer For particularly difficult or unpleasant tasks, set a timer for a short duration—for example, five to 30 minutes—and commit to working on that task until the time is up.—
Aubrey Bailey,
Verywell Health,
17 July 2025
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At its highest, the income is steady and the videos are fun; at its lowest, parents risk putting their underage kids in front of an unwanted audience.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
10 July 2025
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No population in the United States has more collective experience historically with unwanted immigrants than Indigenous Americans.—
Daniel S. Murphree,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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Too Much follows Megan Stalter as Jessica, a producer who's just been broken up with by her horrible ex-boyfriend.—
Rebecca Aizin,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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Getting your car stolen is a horrible experience, but there are ways to deter theft and steps to follow if your vehicle is stolen.—
Charles Singh,
AZCentral.com,
11 July 2025
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For example, wildfires can not only cause direct injury and damage to people and property but can also spew all sorts of nasty stuff into the air.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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Morton signed a one-year, $15 million deal with the Orioles this past offseason as a starting pitcher who had established himself with 17 years of MLB experience and a nasty curveball.—
Said Bravo,
CNN Money,
18 July 2025
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“Undesirable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undesirable. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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