undesirable

Meanings

• Adjective

  Unwanted or unpleasant.

  - "The undesirable smell of rotten eggs is caused by hydrogen sulfide."
  - "Despite his undesirable behavior, he was still a beloved member of the community."

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Antonyms

desirable

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with undesirable
undesirable , admirable , contemplable , incarcerable , preferable

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Variants

List of all variants of undesirable that leads to same result
undesirabilities , undesirability , undesirable , undesirableness , undesirablenesses , undesirably , undesirables

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Etymology

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From un- 'not' + desirable 'pleasing or desirable'

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Trivia

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1. The term undesirable was first used in English in the 15th century.

2. In psychology, the term 'undesirable traits' refers to personality characteristics that are generally considered negative or unfavorable.

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Related Concepts

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1. unwanted: Synonym of undesirable, meaning not wanted or not desired.

2. aversion: An intense dislike or disdain for something, often an emotion or experience that is undesirable.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'undesirable' is often used to describe characters or situations that are unwanted or unpleasant. In art, it can refer to subjects or styles that are considered unpopular or out of favor.

How to Memorize "undesirable"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a pile of unwanted or unpleasant things, such as dirty dishes or a cluttered room, to remember the meaning of undesirable.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word undesirable with the feeling of displeasure or unease to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'U is for Unwanted' to remember the meaning of undesirable.

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