as in unpleasant
bad, harmful, or unpleasant
The drug has some undesirable side effects. This decision may have undesirable consequences.
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Not wanting to be the bad guy, Paul took all of on his subordinates’ undesirable chores, ultimately injuring himself in the process.
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Andy Swift, TVLine, 14 Oct. 2024
Might opt to use their guide as a defensive shield for avoiding working with disliked people or taking on undesirable tasks.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
Therefore no urgent motivation to accept stability in undesirable configurations.
—Melik Kaylan, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
If the paper item has an undesirable musty smell, pour baking soda into a large plastic bag, put the paper item inside it, and seal it up.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2024
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Andy Swift, TVLine, 14 Oct. 2024
Might opt to use their guide as a defensive shield for avoiding working with disliked people or taking on undesirable tasks.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
Therefore no urgent motivation to accept stability in undesirable configurations.
—Melik Kaylan, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
If the paper item has an undesirable musty smell, pour baking soda into a large plastic bag, put the paper item inside it, and seal it up.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2024
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“Undesirable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undesirable. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.
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