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undesirable Synonyms

Another word for undesirable

Choosing another word for undesirable depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Not wanted or wished for because of being harmful, unpleasant, or objectionable.

Usage Example

"The medication was recalled after patients reported several unwanted side effects."

Strongest
unwanted
unwelcome
Strong
objectionable
unpleasant
unfavorable
adverse
disagreeable
unacceptable
unappealing
detrimental

• noun (Context 2)

A person considered objectionable or unwanted by a particular community, group, or authority (usually used in the plural and often derogatory).

Usage Example

"The exclusionary zoning laws were criticized as a veiled attempt to keep supposed undesirables out of the neighborhood."

Strong
outcast
pariah
persona non grata
Weak
misfit

Opposites of undesirable

The opposite of undesirable shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

desirable
wanted
welcome
favorable
beneficial
advantageous
attractive
appealing
See all opposites of undesirable

• Nearby Words

undeservingly
undesignated
undesirability
undesirable
undesirably
undesired
undestroyed

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Undesirable. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/undesirable
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