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Undesirable

Uh-ndih-ZY-ruh-buhl

/ˌʌndɪˈzaɪrʌbʌl/

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undesirable

Dictionary meaning

Not worthy of being chosen (especially as a spouse).

Examples

  • Undesirable impurities in steel.
  • Rounding up vagrants and drunks and other undesirables.

Synonyms: unsuitable

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