desirableness

American  

[di-zahy-er-uh-buhl-nis] / dɪˈzaɪ ər ə bəl nɪs /

noun

1. the quality, state, or fact of being desirable.

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Other Word Forms

• undesirableness
  noun

Example Sentences

The necessity and desirableness of country homes being thus easily demonstrable, it is of importance to know how to choose sites for them, and how to build.

From Woodward's Country Homes by Woodward, George E. (George Evertson)

We have dwelt on one point—the desirableness, if not necessity, of shortness in them—as specially valuable at the time.

From A History of the French Novel, Vol. 1 From the Beginning to 1800 by Saintsbury, George

But no one will question the desirableness of health, good temper, and education, in the companion of domestic life.

From The American Gentleman's Guide to Politeness and Fashion or, Familiar Letters to his Nephews by Lunettes, Henry

Without questioning the desirableness of this end, of considering general truths without any previous examination of particulars, we may well doubt the power of modern philosophers to attain it.

From Transcendentalism in New England A History by Frothingham, Octavius Brooks

Nelson consented to the request of Mr. Archer, member for Rockhampton, for a select committee, to take evidence as to the desirableness of constructing the line.

From Reminiscences of Queensland 1862-1869 by Corfield, W. H. (William Henry)