Undesirable (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Not wanted; "undesirable impurities in steel"; "legislation excluding undesirable aliens"; "removed the unwanted vegetation".
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All adjective clusters.
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Meaning 2
Not worthy of being chosen (especially as a spouse).
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- She thought of him as an undesirable husband due to his lazy nature and lack of ambition.
- The wealthy businessman was considered an undesirable suitor by the woman's family due to his scandalous past.
- After getting to know him, she realized he was an undesirable partner and broke off the engagement.
- The woman's parents deemed the musician an undesirable son-in-law due to his unpredictable income and lifestyle.
- The family thought the man was an undesirable match for their daughter due to his history of failed relationships.