Synonyms for undesirable
ˌʌn dɪˈzaɪər ə bəlun·de·sir·able

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1. undesirablenoun

   Antonyms:
   desirable

2. undesirableadjective

   objectionable or not likely to please

   Antonyms:
   desirable

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1. undesirableadjective

   one whose presence is undesirable

   "rounding up vagrants and drunks and other undesirables"

   Antonyms:
   preferred, in demand(p), desired, desirable, enviable, sought after, eligible, preferable, plummy, sexually attractive, coveted, delectable

2. undesirable, unwantedadjective

   not wanted

   "undesirable impurities in steel"; "legislation excluding undesirable aliens";"removed the unwanted vegetation"

   Synonyms:
   unwanted, unsuitable

   Antonyms:
   sought after, eligible, delectable, preferred, enviable, desired, sexually attractive, preferable, in demand(p), desirable, plummy, coveted

3. undesirable, unsuitableadjective

   not worthy of being chosen (especially as a spouse)

   Synonyms:
   unwanted, inapplicable, unsuitable

   Antonyms:
   preferable, coveted, enviable, desirable, eligible, in demand(p), sought after, desired, plummy, sexually attractive, delectable, preferred

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1. undesirableadjective

   Synonyms:
   inexpedient, objectionable, unacceptable, ineligible

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1. List of paraphrases for "undesirable":

   unwanted, adverse, undesired, unwelcome, unintended, unsolicited, desirable, non-performing, inadvisable, unsavory, inappropriate, unsatisfactory, negative, nonperforming, unpopular

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1. Raza Rumi:

   Projecting militants is undesirable but a blackout does not serve the public interest, for public accountability it is important that carefully edited information on militants is aired so that the public can assess the efficacy of state operations against terrorism.

2. Tony Mullins:

   It would be entirely undesirable from my point of view.

3. Brad Udall:

   Not only do we have to plan for these undesirable water outcomes, but we also have to get our act together and reduce greenhouse gases as fast as we can.

4. The RPA pilot:

   This is an undesirable assignment by most accounts, we don’t feel the plane, but on any given day, I can kill somebody. That’s the absolute truth. It’s no less real.

5. National Endowment for Democracy:

   The law on undesirable organizations is the latest in a series of highly restrictive laws that limit the freedom of Russian citizens, this law, as well as its predecessors, contravenes Russia's own constitution as well as numerous international laws and treaties. The true intent of these laws is to intimidate and isolate Russian citizens.