undesirable

Example Sentences

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"This is a new way to make a fundamental carbon-carbon bond and that's why the potential impact is so great. It also means chemists can avoid an undesirable and inefficient drug modification process."

From Science Daily • Mar. 14, 2026

The role is seen as undesirable due to extensive travel, tough working conditions, and a perception of being less prestigious.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

"Speculative reports on militarily sensitive matters are undesirable in light of our security interests... and our relations with key Middle Eastern countries," he said.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

Power vacuums can generate new, fragmented or radicalised centres of influence, complicating the regional balance in ways that are undesirable for Washington and its allies.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

“Now, I am well aware that being raised by wolves can be considered an undesirable start in life,” she began.

From "The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling" by Maryrose Wood