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 desirableness, per se, of maintaining a surplus for this purpose does not, I think, admit of a doubt.

From Principles Of Political Economy Abridged with Critical, Bibliographical, and Explanatory Notes, and a Sketch of the History of Political Economy by Mill, John Stuart

Charles himself, though he intended to prevent, if he could, a legal decision against his aunt, had hinted at the possibility and even desirableness of a private arrangement, if Catherine would agree.

From The Divorce of Catherine of Aragon The Story as Told by the Imperial Ambassadors Resident at the Court of Henry VIII by Froude, J.A.

The calamities of the war then in progress on the Continent gave him arguments enough for the desirableness of peace.

From William Penn by Hodges, George

As the spring advanced however, though the desirableness of such a move might be more apparent, the difficulty of it as evidently increased.

From A Letter of Credit by Warner, Susan

Mr. Pellew was bound, in consideration of his company, to dwell upon the desirableness of keeping an even mind.

From When Ghost Meets Ghost by De Morgan, William Frend