undesirable

• Bezeichnet etwas oder jemanden, das bzw. der nicht erwünscht, unerwünscht oder schädlich bzw. unangenehm ist.

Describes something or someone that is not wanted or is considered harmful or unpleasant.

1. Not wanted or unwelcomeB2formal

   Something that is not desired or is considered unpleasant or harmful.

   Unerwünscht

   • The new policy had several undesirable consequences.
   • Unwanted pests are an undesirable presence in any garden.
   • The company tried to avoid any undesirable publicity.

   Synonymedistastefulobjectionableunacceptableuninvitedunpleasantunwantedunwelcome

   Antonymebeneficialdesirablegoodwantedwelcome

2. Not suitable as a partnerC1formal

   Not considered suitable or worthy of being chosen, especially as a spouse or romantic partner.

   Ungeeignet als Partner

   • Her family considered him an undesirable match due to his background.
   • In some societies, certain traits make a person undesirable as a spouse.
   • He was deemed undesirable by her parents for marriage.

   Synonymeineligibleunattractiveunsuitableunworthy

   Antonymeacceptabledesirableeligiblemarriageablesuitable

• Substantiv, das eine Person bezeichnet, deren Anwesenheit oder Existenz als unerwünscht oder anstößig gilt.

A noun referring to a person whose presence or existence is considered unwelcome or objectionable.

1. Unwanted personB2formal

   A person whose presence is not wanted or is considered harmful or unpleasant.

   Unerwünschte Person

   • The club banned all undesirables from entering the premises.
   • The government deported several undesirables from the country.
   • The neighborhood committee tried to remove undesirables from the area.

   Synonymecastawayoutcastpariahpersona non gratareject