undesirable

• Descreve algo ou alguém que não é desejado, que é considerado prejudicial, inconveniente ou desagradável.

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.

   Indesejável

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

   Sinônimosdistastefulobjectionableunacceptableuninvitedunpleasantunwantedunwelcome

   Antônimosbeneficialdesirablegoodwantedwelcome

2. Not suitable as a partnerC1formal

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

   Indesejável

   • 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.

   Sinônimosineligibleunattractiveunsuitableunworthy

   Antônimosacceptabledesirableeligiblemarriageablesuitable

• Substantivo que designa uma pessoa cuja presença ou existência é considerada indesejável ou censurável.

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.

   Pessoa indesejável

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscastawayoutcastpariahpersona non gratareject