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

Mr. Pendarrel ventured to hint, soon after his return, at the desirableness of some arrangement, and the reception of the experiment fairly frightened him from repeating it.

From Trevethlan (Vol 3 of 3) A Cornish Story. by Watson, William Davy

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

"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

The desirableness of education is manifest, view it in what light we may, and whether as affecting individuals or communities.

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

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.