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Definition undesirable in British English

undesirable adjective

adjective
/ˌʌndɪˈzaɪrəb(ə)l/
1

bad, or harmful

Example

The drug can have undesirable side effects.

Synonyms and related words
dangerous harmful disastrous
2

someone who is undesirable is not trusted or welcomed, because people think they are likely to cause trouble or be involved in crime

Example

The two journalists were expelled from the country as 'undesirable visitors'.

Synonyms and related words
difficult bad embarrassing
Definition undesirable in British English