undesirable

UK
/ˌʌndɪˈzaɪərəbl/
US
/ˌʌndɪˈzaɪrəbəl/

Translations

undesirablenoun
undesirables
pl
UK
/ˌʌn.dɪˈzaɪə.rə.bəl/
US
/ˌʌn.dɪˈzaɪr.ə.bəl/
The new policy aims to remove undesirables from the community.
La nouvelle politique vise à éliminer les indésirables de la communauté.
Synonyms
undesirable element
unwanted person
persona non grata
black sheep
undesirableadjective
more undesirable
Comp.
most undesirable
Super.
UK
/ˌʌndɪˈzaɪərəbl/
US
/ˌʌndɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
The house was in an undesirable location, far from schools and shops.
La maison se trouvait dans un quartier indésirable, loin des écoles et des commerces.
The new policy had several undesirable effects on the local economy.
La nouvelle politique a eu plusieurs effets indésirables sur l'économie locale.

Definitions

undesirablenoun
A person or thing considered to be unwelcome or objectionable.
The new policy aims to remove undesirables from the community.
undesirableadjective
Not wanted or welcomed; causing problems or difficulties.
The new policy had several undesirable effects on the local economy.
Not attractive or pleasant; unappealing.
The house was in an undesirable location, far from schools and shops.