English–German

“undesirable” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʊnɛɐ̯ˌvʏnʃt/

Example

Dieses Geschenk ist unerwünschter als das andere.

This gift is more undesirable than the other one.

Illustration for unerwünscht (undesirable)

How to say “undesirable” in German

“Undesirable” in German is unerwünscht.

A closed door separates an unwanted thing, conduct, or person from a situation that does not accept it.

Full entry for unerwünscht: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with unerwünscht

Im Postfach landet viel unerwünschte Werbung.

A lot of undesirable advertising ends up in the inbox.

Tips for using unerwünscht

  • Applied directly to a person, "unerwünscht" is blunt and can sound rejecting, so context matters more than with many uses for things or behavior.

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