Undesirable

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ʌn.dɪˈzaɪr.ə.bəl/

Definitions of undesirable

adjective An adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'undesirable' describes something that is not wanted or favorable.

Example Sentences

A1 Eating too much junk food is considered undesirable for your health.

A2 The job market is competitive, and having a criminal record can be seen as undesirable by employers.

B1 Some people find public speaking to be an undesirable task due to their fear of speaking in front of others.

B2 In a negotiation, compromising on certain terms may be seen as undesirable if it means sacrificing too much.

C1 The company implemented strict policies to prevent any undesirable behavior in the workplace.

C2 The government enacted laws to address the issue of undesirable practices in the financial sector.

Examples of undesirable in a Sentence

formal The presence of undesirable elements in the community can lead to social unrest.

informal I try to avoid hanging out with those undesirable people.

slang I don't want to be associated with that shady crowd, they're all undesirable.

figurative Negative thoughts are like undesirable weeds that need to be pulled out of the mind.

Grammatical Forms of undesirable

past tense

undesired

plural

undesirables

comparative

more undesirable

superlative

most undesirable

present tense

undesirable

future tense

will be undesirable

perfect tense

has been undesirable

continuous tense

is being undesirable

singular

undesirable

positive degree

undesirable

infinitive

to be undesirable

gerund

undesiring

participle

undesired

Origin and Evolution of undesirable

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'undesirable' originated from the Latin word 'desiderabilis' which means 'worthy of desire'. The prefix 'un-' was added to create the opposite meaning.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'undesirable' has evolved to describe something or someone that is not wanted or considered to be of low quality or value.