undesirability

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undesirability — noun

1. the fact that something is not wanted or is considered bad or unpleasant — for e

1.名詞C1
釋義

the fact that something is not wanted or is considered bad or unpleasant — for example, the undesirability of a noisy living situation, a risky investment, or an unfair rule.

例句

Omar spoke to his team about the undesirability of missing project deadlines.

noun + of + gerund phrase for the thing avoided

The committee discussed the undesirability of building homes too close to the river.

同義詞
  • unsuitability

    focuses on being wrong for a purpose rather than being generally unwanted

  • unacceptability

    stronger — suggests something should not be tolerated at all

  • unpleasantness

    less formal; focuses on the uncomfortable feeling rather than reasoned objection

反義詞
  • desirability

    the opposite quality — being wanted or attractive

文法句型

the undesirability of [noun/gerund]

用法筆記

Almost always followed by 'of' plus a noun phrase or gerund describing the situation that is unwanted. Rarely used in informal speech.

常見錯誤

❌The undesirability to arrive late was clear.
✅The undesirability of arriving late was clear.
💡the noun 'undesirability' requires 'of' after it, not 'to'.