undesirable

[uhn-di-zahyuhr-uh-buhl] / ˌʌn dɪˈzaɪər ə bəl /

ADJECTIVE

offensive, unacceptable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abominable inadmissible loathsome objectionable troublesome unsatisfactory unsavory unwanted unwelcome

STRONG

annoying outcast repellent

WEAK

bothersome defective disagreeable disliked displeasing distasteful dreaded icky incommodious inconvenient inexpedient insufferable loathed obnoxious out of place rejected repugnant scorned shunned to be avoided unattractive unlikable unpleasing unpopular unsought unsuitable unwished for useless

Antonyms

STRONGEST

acceptable desirable lovable nice pleasant wanted welcome

WEAK

appealing pleasing savory

Example Sentences

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You asked whether prime money-market funds are undesirable because of breaking the buck, lower yields or volatility.

From MarketWatch

The band, the venue’s team and the audience share an undesirable connective tissue.

From Los Angeles Times

If Congress finds that undesirable, there is no legal obstacle to enacting legislation that would prevent such suits.

From The Wall Street Journal

Perry, similarly, had faced an assortment of undesirable headlines in the last year.

From BBC

Might too much of a good thing also lead to undesirable consequences in the economy as well?

From MarketWatch