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Anti An expression of dislike or opposition towards something, often used to describe a person, thing or idea that is considered undesirable. ■ "I hate Mondays because they're the epitome of anti-fun."
avoid To intentionally steer clear of, especially something unpleasant or undesirable. ■ "I avoid Mondays like the plague because they're always so boring and uninteresting."
consorting The act of being in the company or association of someone who is considered inferior or undesirable. ■ "I refuse to consort with my boss' cronies at social events."
contaminate To make something dirty, impure or undesirable by coming into contact with it. ■ John accidentally contaminated his sandwich by forgetting to wash his hands before handling it.
darned A word that is used to express surprise, frustration, or annoyance. Often used when something unexpected or undesirable happens. ■ I can't believe I left my keys at home! Darned me!
defect A fault or shortcoming that is considered undesirable or unacceptable in a particular context. ■ "John's driving skills were a clear defect, as he kept getting lost on the way to his friend's house."
goddam A term used to express strong disapproval or anger, typically when something unexpected or undesirable has occurred. ■ "I can't believe I left my keys at home! Goddam it!"
Harboring To secretly keep or hide something that is shameful, embarrassing or undesirable. ■ "I'm not sure what my boss is harboring in his office, but it's definitely not something I want to know about."
harbouring secretly hiding or keeping something, often something that is undesirable or embarrassing. ■ John was harbouring a secret crush on his best friend's sister, but he didn't want to ruin their friendship by telling anyone.
indispensable Something that cannot be avoided or eliminated, even though it may be undesirable. ■ "I know I should exercise every day, but my indispensable Netflix binge-watching sessions always take priority."
Prolonged An excessive or undesirable extension of something, usually accompanied by boredom or discomfort. ■ "I can't believe we had to sit through that two-hour meeting that went nowhere. It was like watching paint dry."
Purged To cleanse or remove something undesirable, typically through a process of purging or purifying. ■ "The company had to purge its old data to comply with new regulations."
Rejecting To throw away or discard something, typically because it is of poor quality or undesirable. ■ "I rejected that job offer because the salary was too low."
scrounge To search for food or other necessities by rummaging through garbage, waste, and other undesirable places. ■ "I had to scrounge the fridge for any leftovers to bring to work."
Shun To avoid or keep away from something, usually because it is unpleasant, dangerous, or undesirable. ■ "I shun all things that are green and slimy. Yuck!"
Spoil To ruin something by making it unpleasant or undesirable. ■ "I accidentally spilled my coffee on the shirt of the man I was trying to impress, ruining my chances with him."
torch A device used in a dark alley to frighten away potential thieves or other undesirable individuals. ■ "I always carry a torch with me when I'm walking home alone at night."
undeserving adjective: not deserving or meriting of praise, respect, or favor; undesirable or unworthy. ■ "I can't believe my best friend won the lottery - they're absolutely undeserving of all that wealth!"
unfortunate An unfortunate event or situation, typically one that is undesirable or unfortunate. ■ "I accidentally spilled my cup of coffee on the new white carpet, resulting in an unfortunate incident."
unlocks To unlock a door to reveal something unexpected or undesirable. Synonyms: unveil, expose. ■ When the politician was caught red-handed with the evidence, he unlocked a new level of political intrigue.
weed A plant with undesirable properties, such as being overgrown or invasive. ■ "I spent hours pulling weeds out of my garden, only to realize that the most annoying weed was actually my neighbor!"
woops An exclamation of dismay or regret, often used when something unexpected or undesirable has occurred. ■ "Woops, I accidentally sent that embarrassing email to my boss!"
budge A small, usually undesirable movement made by something that is or has become stuck or wedged. ■ I tried to budge the car out of the mud, but it was no use - I had to call a tow truck!
Desirable A quality or thing that is highly sought after, desired, or valued. ■ She had a very desirable job with a high salary and good benefits., A person or thing that is not desired or unwanted. ■ The spider was an undesirable guest at the picnic.
dilemma A situation in which a person must make a difficult decision, often involving two equally unpleasant or undesirable options. ■ "I'm at a dilemma - should I go to the gym and be sweaty all day, or stay home and be lazy?"
dredging The act of digging up and removing unwanted or undesirable things from the bottom of a body of water, such as sediment or trash. ■ "After discovering that his prized fishing rod was missing from the boat, John frantically began dredging the murky depths for any sign of it."
Incur To inadvertently and foolishly obtain something undesirable, usually through excessive or reckless behavior. ■ "I accidentally incurred a $50 parking ticket by leaving my car in the wrong spot. I guess I was so distracted by my phone that I didn't even notice the meter running!"
Purest The person or thing that is completely free from impurities, contaminants or anything that could be considered harmful or undesirable. ■ When it comes to eating, the purest person I know is my grandma. She only eats fruits and vegetables and has never even tasted junk food!
Quandary A state of being unable to choose between two or more equally undesirable options. ■ "When deciding what to wear to the office, John found himself in a quandary - he couldn't decide whether to wear his favorite tie or go casual with a t-shirt and jeans."
unwilling Reluctantly or unwillingly accepting something that is unpleasant, undesirable, or difficult. ■ "Despite my protests, my boss insisted on making me attend the annual team-building retreat. I was totally unwilling to go, but it turned out to be a blast!