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undesirable

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌʌndɪˈzaɪrəbəl/ · UK /ˌʌndɪˈzaɪərəbəl/

undesirable means: Not wanted because it may cause problems or have bad results.

adjective

NOT WANTEDB2

Not wanted because it may cause problems or have bad results.

  • The medicine had undesirable effects.
  • These changes could have undesirable consequences.
  • The rules aim to prevent undesirable behaviour.

Similar words: unwanted, unwelcome

Opposites: desirable

Common phrases: undesirable effects, undesirable behaviour, undesirable outcome

Questions about undesirable

What does undesirable mean?

Not wanted because it may cause problems or have bad results.

What is undesirable in other languages?

Türkçe: istenmeyen · Español: indeseable · Français: indésirable · Deutsch: unerwünscht · Italiano: indesiderabile · 日本語: 望ましくない

How do you pronounce undesirable?

In American English /ˌʌndɪˈzaɪrəbəl/; in British English /ˌʌndɪˈzaɪərəbəl/.

How do you use undesirable in a sentence?

The medicine had undesirable effects. These changes could have undesirable consequences.

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