Undesirable - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˌʌndɪˈzaɪərəbl|  American pronunciation of the word undesirable
Brit.  |ʌndɪˈzaɪərəb(ə)l|  British pronunciation of the word undesirable

noun

- one whose presence is undesirable
rounding up vagrants and drunks and other undesirables

adjective

- not worthy of being chosen (especially as a spouse) (syn: unsuitable)

Extra examples

The drug has some undesirable side effects.

This may have undesirable consequences.

Frankly, it's an undesirable and unpleasant job.

It is undesirable to raise taxes at this time.

It is undesirable that they be / should be present.

The drug may have other undesirable effects.

All water in this area has been purified of undesirable chemicals.

In his younger days he ran with some very undesirable types.

The subject matter makes the painting a little, how shall I put it (=how can I say it politely?), undesirable for public display.

Word forms

noun
singular: undesirable
plural: undesirables
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