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 of the Collect form of prayer and of Responses in general," and "The desirableness of the celebration of the Christian year."

From Presbyterian Worship Its Spirit, Method and History by Johnston, Robert

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)

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 desirableness of national or universal education is now generally admitted in all enlightened communities; but there are some who, honestly no doubt, question its practicability.

From Popular Education For the use of Parents and Teachers, and for Young Persons of Both Sexes by Mayhew, Ira

I have stated, therefore, the only ways in which that end is attainable, without venturing even to express an opinion as to its real desirableness.

From The Seven Lamps of Architecture by Ruskin, John