undesirably

Not as hoped

In a way that is not wanted or welcome.

Something done undesirably produces unwanted results or goes against preferences: The medication undesirably affected her sleep.

Often describes side effects, outcomes, or behaviors that fall short of what's hoped for: The project progressed undesirably slowly.

harmful

detrimentally

In an injurious manner

injuriously · toxically · deleteriously · perniciously · ruinously · disastrously · debilitatingly · corrosively · harmfully · negatively

repellent

disgustingly

In a repellent manner

repulsively · abhorrently · loathsomely · obnoxiously · vilely · foully · distastefully · odiously · hideously · horridly

unattractive

unappealingly

In unattractive manner

unbecomingly · ungainly · awkwardly · gracelessly · tastelessly · garishly · gaudily · dowdily · drably · unflatteringly

unwelcome

intrusively

In a meddling manner

inconveniently · importunately · presumptuously · imposingly · unwelcomely · superfluously · unnecessarily · redundantly

Opposites
desirability/preference

undesirablydesirably

In an appealing manner

preferably · favorably · advantageously · beneficially · attractively

acceptability/welcomeness

undesirablyacceptably

To adequate degree

welcomely · pleasantly · satisfactorily · suitably · appropriately

Family

undesirable, undesirables, undesirability

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