desirableness

noun

Definition of desirablenessnext
as in desirability
suitability for bringing about a desired result under the circumstances began to question the desirableness of a life of indolence on a tropical isle

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  1. desirability
  2. expediency
  3. prudence
Noun
  • But what may be more important is that the peak of desirability of luxury brands in general may be behind us.
    Richard Kestenbaum, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • E-commerce is a fast-growing vertical, too, and the sales data has been helping the brand to understand the desirability of its product in various markets.
    Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of desirability
Noun
  • Politics at odds with international obligations The evidence of the last few months is that political expediency sometimes trumps international obligations.
    Tim Lister, CNN, 4 Dec. 2024
  • There are ripple effects across all the story’s players, touching on many aspects of our justice system, from substandard investigations that seed confirmation bias, to trials driven by political expediency and our need for good stories over the truth.
    Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
Definition of expediency
Noun
  • But silence in the face of existential danger isn’t wisdom or prudence.
    Jonathan Zimmerman, New York Daily News, 17 Dec. 2024
  • The Yankees have quickly shifted gears and are moving forward with enthusiasm and prudence.
    Wayne G. McDonnell, Jr., Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of prudence
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“Desirableness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desirableness. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.

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