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Undesirable Definition & Meaning

undesirable
adjective
  1. not wanted; "undesirable impurities in steel"; "legislation excluding undesirable aliens";"removed the unwanted vegetation"
  2. not worthy of being chosen (especially as a spouse)
noun
  1. one whose presence is undesirable; "rounding up vagrants and drunks and other undesirables"

"Undesirable" in song lyrics

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  • "what makes a women feel undesirable"
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Frequently asked questions

What does undesirable mean?
not wanted; "undesirable impurities in steel"; "legislation excluding undesirable aliens";"removed the unwanted vegetation" not worthy of being chosen (especially as a spouse) one whose presence is undesirable; "rounding up vagrants and drunks and other undesirables"
What part of speech is undesirable?
Undesirable is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does undesirable have?
Undesirable has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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