undesirability

undesirability — 名詞

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

1.名詞C1
釋義

不可取

不值得接受或想要的特質

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.

Omar 向團隊說明錯過專案截止日期的不可取之處。

noun + of + gerund phrase for the thing avoided

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

委員會討論了在離河太近的地方蓋房子的不可取性。

常見搭配
  • the undesirability of something
  • obvious undesirability
  • potential undesirability
  • discuss the undesirability
  • explain the undesirability
  • point out the undesirability
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'.