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UNDESIRABLE Synonyms

There are 21 synonyms of the word undesirable. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word undesirable. (close relations)
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undeserving

Best Alternative Words for UNDESIRABLE

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unwanted
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not wanted; not needed

• not wanted

abhorrent
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• offensive to the mind

contemptible
adjectiveadj
adjective

• deserving of contempt or scorn

detestable
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• offensive to the mind

• unequivocally detestable

disagreeable
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not to your liking

adjective satellite

• unpleasant to interact with

• not agreeing with your tastes or expectations

disgusting
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust

distasteful
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• not pleasing in odor or taste

• highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust

loathsome
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• causing or able to cause nausea

• highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust

objectionable
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• causing disapproval or protest

• liable to objection or debate; used of something one might take exception to

obnoxious
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• causing disapproval or protest

offensive
adjectiveadj
adjective

• for the purpose of attack rather than defense

• causing anger or annoyance

• morally offensive

• unpleasant or disgusting especially to the senses

noun

• the action of attacking an enemy

adjective satellite

• violating or tending to violate or offend against

• causing or able to cause nausea

repellent
adjectiveadj
noun

• a compound with which fabrics are treated to repel water

• a chemical substance that repels animals

• the power to repel

adjective satellite

• serving or tending to repel

• highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust

• incapable of absorbing or mixing with

repugnant
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• offensive to the mind

repulsive
adjectiveadj
adjective

• possessing the ability to repel

adjective satellite

• offensive to the mind

• so extremely ugly as to be terrifying

revolting
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust

unacceptable
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not acceptable; not welcome

adjective satellite

• not adequate to give satisfaction

• (used of persons or their behavior) not acceptable or reasonable

• not conforming to standard usage

unpleasant
adjectiveadj
adjective

• offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness

unwelcome
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not welcome; not giving pleasure or received with pleasure

adjective satellite

• not welcome

vile
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• morally reprehensible

• causing or able to cause nausea

wicked
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective

• morally bad in principle or practice

adjective satellite

• having committed unrighteous acts

• intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

• naughtily or annoyingly playful

• highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust

Best Hypernyms For UNDESIRABLE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for undesirable, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Phrases (2)
persona non grataunwelcome person

Alternatives for UNWANTED

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