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 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

The moral condition of man, his seeing no desirableness in the object presented to him by the Gospel, Mr. Erskine shews, at great length, to be the grand obstacle to his enjoying it.

From Journal of a Residence at Bagdad During the Years 1830 and 1831 by Scott, A. J. (Alexander John)

These are to be considered and acted upon by men on whom the public responsibility rests, who will, doubtless, act considerately and wisely; but the desirableness of the thing itself is unquestionable.

From Parks for the People Proceedings of a Public Meeting held at Faneuil Hall, June 7, 1876 by Various

This is cited by the Chancery Barrister as showing the advantage of an early acquaintance with foreign languages, and the desirableness of a pure accent.

From Faces and Places by Lucy, Henry W. (Henry William), Sir

He got out and paced about, calling to her and pointing out the desirableness of the spot as the site for their country home.

From The Indian Drum by Balmer, Edwin