UNDESIRABLY Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

undesirably

adverb

as in unsatisfactorily

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Recent Examples of undesirably Both of these species are large aquatic rodents that influence ecosystems – beaver dam building changes how water moves, sometimes undesirably for land owners, while nutria are non-native and damaging to wetlands. — Alex Jensen, Fortune, 23 Dec. 2025 While some liners deliver an undesirably smudge-effect, Victoria Beckham Beauty perfectly plumps. — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 15 Dec. 2025

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The order also authorizes the Justice Department to challenge state vaccine regulations deemed insufficiently respectful of parental objections.

— The Week US, TheWeek, 17 Aug. 2026
Similar ads released in recent months accuse Moulton of being insufficiently progressive compared to Markey, a co-author of the Green New Deal, who’s seeking a third term in the Senate.

— Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of insufficiently

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Around the world, most caregivers are either uncompensated or inadequately compensated, and many rely on public assistance where available to make ends meet.

— Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
The investigation also found that the Prison Rape Elimination Act was inadequately implemented.

— Sierra van der Brug, Daily News, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of inadequately

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Their retreat quickly spirals into a nightmare when one of the group discovers a book called the Naturom Demonto in the basement, and another unwisely reads aloud from it.

— Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 10 July 2026
Siobhan and Rekha collaborate to sort Oreos, but Grant spends this entire episode unwisely rushing into things and paying for it, mostly in humiliation.

— Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 16 June 2026

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