Meaning & Definition of Undesirable in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: Not wanted or sought after.

  Example Sentence: The changes in the neighborhood have made it an undesirable place to live.

• Definition: Causing difficulty or harm.

  Example Sentence: His undesirable behavior led to several complaints.

• Definition: Having a negative impact.

  Example Sentence: The report highlighted several undesirable outcomes of the policy.

Etymology

Origin: From un- (not) + desirable, from desir (to desire) + -able (capable of)

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• undesirable behavior: Actions that are not acceptable or welcomed.
• undesirable outcome: A result that is not favorable or wanted.
• undesirable effects: Negative consequences resulting from an action or event.

Translations

• Spanish: indeseable

• French: indésirable

• German: unerwünscht

• Russian: нежелательный

Related Words

• desirable: Wanted or considered attractive.

• desire: A strong feeling of wanting to have something.

Slang Meanings of undesirable

• Meaning: Trash

  Example Sentence: Don't go through that part of town; it's full of trash.

• Meaning: Sketchy

  Example Sentence: That area is kind of sketchy after dark.