UNDESIRABLE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for UNDESIRABLE?

Need another word that means the same as “undesirable”? Find 24 synonyms and 30 related words for “undesirable” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Undesirable” are: unwanted, unsuitable, unpleasant, disagreeable, nasty, unacceptable, unwelcome, unwished-for, unenviable, unappealing, distasteful, displeasing, off-putting, obnoxious, rabble, refuse, garbage, trash, vermin, good-for-nothing, good-for-nothings, undesirables, the lowest of the low, the dregs of society

Undesirable as a Noun

Definitions of "Undesirable" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “undesirable” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• One whose presence is undesirable.
• A person considered to be objectionable in some way.

Synonyms of "Undesirable" as a noun (10 Words)

garbage	Unwanted data in a computer’s memory. She tossed the moldy bread into the garbage.
good-for-nothing	A quantity of no importance.
good-for-nothings	A quantity of no importance.
rabble	A large group of butterflies. He was met by a rabble of noisy angry youths.
refuse	Food that is discarded (as from a kitchen.
the dregs of society	Sediment that has settled at the bottom of a liquid.
the lowest of the low	The lowest forward gear ratio in the gear box of a motor vehicle; used to start a car moving.
trash	Nonsensical talk or writing. Clubs patronized by rock trash.
undesirables	One whose presence is undesirable. Rounding up vagrants and drunks and other undesirables.
vermin	People perceived as despicable and as causing problems for the rest of society. His clothes are infested with vermin.

Usage Examples of "Undesirable" as a noun

• Rounding up vagrants and drunks and other undesirables.
• How could she go around with such undesirables?

Undesirable as an Adjective

Definitions of "Undesirable" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “undesirable” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Not wanted or desirable because harmful, objectionable, or unpleasant.
• Not worthy of being chosen (especially as a spouse.
• Not wanted.

Synonyms of "Undesirable" as an adjective (14 Words)

disagreeable	Unpleasant to interact with. Found the task disagreeable and decided to abandon it.
displeasing	Causing annoyance or dissatisfaction; disagreeable. It was not entirely displeasing to be the centre of such a drama.
distasteful	Causing dislike or aversion; disagreeable or unpleasant. Distasteful language.
nasty	Annoying or unwelcome. A nasty accident.
obnoxious	Extremely unpleasant. He found her son somewhat obnoxious.
off-putting	Causing annoyance or repugnance.
unacceptable	(used of persons or their behavior) not acceptable or reasonable. A word unacceptable in polite society.
unappealing	(of characters in literature or drama) tending to evoke antipathetic feelings. Was forced to talk to his singularly unappealing hostess.
unenviable	Difficult, undesirable, or unpleasant. Unenviable notoriety.
unpleasant	Disagreeable to the senses, to the mind, or feelings. An unpleasant smell.
unsuitable	Not conducive to good moral development. The movie is unsuitable for children.
unwanted	Not wanted. She felt unwanted.
unwelcome	(of a guest or new arrival) not gladly received. Unwelcome publicity.
unwished-for	Not welcome.

Usage Examples of "Undesirable" as an adjective

• Undesirable impurities in steel.
• Legislation excluding undesirable aliens.
• The drug's undesirable side effects.

Associations of "Undesirable" (30 Words)

cheating	Not faithful to a spouse or lover.
discarded	Thrown away.
dishonesty	Deceitfulness shown in someone’s character or behaviour. The dismissal of thirty civil servants for dishonesty and misconduct.
disinclined	Unwilling; reluctant. Disinclined to say anything to anybody.
displease	Make (someone) feel annoyed or dissatisfied. The tone of the letter displeased him.
disqualify	Declare (someone) ineligible for an office, activity, or competition because of an offence or infringement. He was disqualified from driving for six months.
dissenter	A person who dissents.
dissentient	Refusing to attend services of the Church of England. Dissentient voices were castigated as hopeless bureaucrats.
improper	Not conforming to legality, moral law, or social convention. An improper suggestion.
improperly	In an improper way. Evidence is inadmissible if it is improperly obtained.
impropriety	The condition of being improper. She was scandalized at the impropriety of the question.
inappropriate	Not in keeping with what is correct or proper. Inappropriate shoes for a walk on the beach.
inapt	Not elegant or graceful in expression. A more inapt name I cannot imagine.
incongruent	(of melting, dissolution, or other process) affecting the components of an alloy or other substance differently.
ineligible	Prohibited by official rules. As a son in law he was quite ineligible.
iniquitous	Characterized by iniquity; wicked because it is believed to be a sin. These awards remain an iniquitous system.
misinterpret	Interpret falsely. Don t misinterpret my comments as criticism.
negation	The speech act of negating. The negation of A is briefly not A.
negative	Having a negative charge. A negative reaction to an advertising campaign.
opposed	Anxious to prevent or put an end to; disagreeing with. He was opposed to discrimination.
pessimistic	Expecting the worst possible outcome. He was pessimistic about the prospects.
prejudicial	Tending to favor preconceived ideas. The reporter s coverage resulted in prejudicial publicity for the defendant.
unable	Not having the necessary means or skill or know-how. Dyslexics are unable to learn to read adequately.
unbecoming	(of behaviour) not fitting or appropriate; unseemly. It was unbecoming for a university to do anything so crass as advertising its wares.
unfit	Make unfit or unsuitable. They say that we are trying to give poor children tastes which will only unfit them for a life of hardship and toil.
unjust	Not equitable or fair. Resistance to unjust laws.
unsuitability	The quality of having the wrong properties for a specific purpose.
unsuitable	Not meant or adapted for a particular purpose. The display is unsuitable for young children.
unsuited	Not easy to combine harmoniously. He was totally unsuited for the job.
unwanted	Not wanted; not needed. Removed the unwanted vegetation.