UNDESIRABLE Synonyms: 128 Similar and Opposite Words

undesirable

adjective

Definition of undesirable

as in unpleasant

bad, harmful, or unpleasant The drug has some undesirable side effects. This decision may have undesirable consequences.

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Recent Examples of undesirable Law enforcements agencies have been ordered to step up security measures to prevent undesirable situations, city police Chief Anek Srathongyoo said. — ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026 These second-generation antihistamines have similar efficacy, fewer undesirable side effects, and far less potential for abuse, according to the FDA. — Dr. Jill Grimes, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026 Summary Personality traits often blur between desirable and undesirable, with positive qualities becoming negative in extreme. — Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 The sensors provide overlapping fields of view extending as far as one third of a mile, with heaters, wipers and cleaning systems designed to keep them functioning through undesirable road conditions, including snow and grime. — Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for undesirable

Recent Examples of Synonyms for undesirable

Adjective

As unpleasant as his job might be at the moment, Harbaugh is ostensibly safe.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
Depriving the plant of light discourages the development of chlorophyll—the green plant pigment responsible for color—and rids the chicory of an unpleasant flavor.

— Tamar Adler, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of unpleasant

Adjective

Asda piloted a service allowing customers to hand over unwanted textiles when receiving groceries, accepting items of any brand and condition.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026
How bamboo blocks waves Electromagnetic interference (EMI) is unwanted noise or interference that disrupts electrical circuits.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of unwanted

Adjective

Hill is a free agent after a horrible injury suffered last season.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 5 Oct. 2026
Ashley Flynn’s sister, Kayla Keyt, said during her victim statement that her family could not overcome their sense of shock and despair after learning that Flynn betrayed them in such a violent and horrible way.

— Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of horrible

Adjective

The New York Yankees were still reeling from a nasty gut punch — a 1-0 loss to the rival Tampa Bay Rays in Game 1 of the best-of-five American League Division Series at Tropicana Field on Saturday night.

— Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026
Frank Senior was a barber who dreamed of being a singer, a nasty cur who beat his two sons and verbally whittled them down to a nub.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026