Antonyms for desirable
dɪˈzaɪər ə bəlde·sir·able

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1. desirablenoun

   Antonyms:
   undesirable

2. desirableadjective

   describing something worth having, that is useful to have, or that would be nice to have.

   This applicant has almost all desirable properties.

   Antonyms:
   undesirable

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1. desirable

   Antonyms:
   undesirable, unadvisable, inexpedient, objectionable, improper, injudicious, unprofitable, evil

   Synonyms:
   expedient, advisable, valuable, acceptable, proper, judicious, beneficial, profitable, good, enviable, delightful

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1. desirableadjective

   worth having or seeking or achieving

   "a desirable job"; "computer with many desirable features"; "a desirable outcome"

   Antonyms:
   unwanted, ineligible, unenviable, undesirable

   Synonyms:
   suitable, worthy

2. desirable, suitable, worthyadjective

   worthy of being chosen especially as a spouse

   "the parents found the girl suitable for their son"

   Antonyms:
   undesirable, unenviable, unwanted, ineligible

   Synonyms:
   suitable, suited, worthy

How to use desirable in a sentence?

1. Michael McCarthy:

   It's clear from the selling of bonds that the safe haven aspect of the investment market is less desirable than it was a few days ago.

2. Luis Raul Gonzalez:

   Publishing the protocols and coordination rules under which the National Guard operates in support of immigration authorities, particularly regarding the procedures for detaining persons with an illegal immigration status, is desirable, if such protocols and rules don't exist, establishing and publishing them is an urgent matter.

3. Janet Yellen:

   I really think it is not a desirable thing for a president to comment so explicitly on The Fed policy, obviously, presidents can speak out if they choose to and give their opinions about policy, there's no law against that, but I don't think it's wise and I do think The Fed has a strong reputation for acting in an independent and non-political way and I would not like to see that reputation damaged.

4. Sallust:

   For men who had easily endured hardship, danger and difficult uncertainty, leisure and riches, though in some ways desirable, proved burdensome and a source of grief.

5. Morgan Stanley:

   Whatever slate wins at the AGM, a settlement between the two groups would be the most desirable outcome, agreeing on the key levers to create value for shareholders with a stable board of directors supportive of (CEO Amos) Genish.

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