undesirably
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Definition
- Adverb:
- In a manner that is not wanted, welcome, or beneficial; in a way that has negative or unpleasant qualities or consequences.
Usage
- The adverb "undesirably" is used to modify a verb, an adjective, or another adverb to indicate that the action or quality described is negative, unwelcome, or has a bad effect.
- It often describes a degree or state that is considered excessive, inappropriate, or harmful.
Examples
- The room was undesirably cold, so we turned up the heater.
- The chemical reaction proceeded undesirably fast, ruining the experiment.
- His comments shifted the conversation undesirably toward personal attacks.
- The software update made the system undesirably slow.
Advanced Usage
- "undesirably high/low": Used to describe a level or amount that is considered problematic.
- Inflation rose to an undesirably high level this quarter.
- "undesirably close": Used to indicate an uncomfortable or risky proximity.
- The car came undesirably close to the edge of the cliff.
Variants and Related Words
- Undesirable (adjective): Not wanted or welcome because harmful, objectionable, or unpleasant.
- The plan had several undesirable consequences.
- Undesirability (noun): The state or quality of being undesirable.
- The undesirability of the location made the property hard to sell.
Synonyms
- Unwantedly: In an unwanted manner.
- Unpleasantly: In a disagreeable or offensive manner.
- Detrimentally: In a way that causes harm or damage.
- Objectionably: In a manner that causes disapproval or protest.
Antonyms
- Desirably: In a way that is wished for as being attractive, useful, or beneficial.
- Advantageously: In a way that is favorable or beneficial.
- Pleasantly: In an enjoyable or agreeable manner.
Adverb
- in an undesirable manner
- he was unwantedly friendly