What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
undesirable
Example
The company had to lay off some employees due to the undesirable economic conditions. [undesirable: adjective]
Example
The apartment had an undesirable location, far from public transportation. [undesirable: adjective]
Example
He was seen as an undesirable candidate for the job due to his lack of experience. [undesirable: noun]
disagreeable
Example
The medicine had a disagreeable taste and made her nauseous. [disagreeable: adjective]
Example
He had a disagreeable personality and was often rude to others. [disagreeable: adjective]
Example
The meeting became disagreeable when they started arguing over the budget. [disagreeable: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Undesirable is more commonly used than disagreeable in formal writing and academic contexts, while disagreeable is more commonly used in informal conversations and everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between undesirable and disagreeable?
Undesirable is more formal and appropriate for written language, while disagreeable is more informal and casual, and may not be suitable for formal contexts.
