The difference between Desirable and Undesirable
When used as nouns, desirable means a thing that people want, whereas undesirable means an undesirable person.
When used as adjectives, desirable means worthy to be desired, whereas undesirable means objectionable or not likely to please.
check bellow for the other definitions of Desirable and Undesirable
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Desirable as an adjective:
Worthy to be desired; pleasing; agreeable.
Examples:
"This applicant has almost all desirable properties."
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Desirable as a noun:
A thing that people want; something that is desirable.
Examples:
"There are plenty of desirables on display in the window."
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Undesirable as an adjective:
objectionable or not likely to please
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Undesirable as a noun:
an undesirable person