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desirable

CEFR: B2

Worth having, sought after, or advantageous; beneficial for health, economy, or social well-being.

Synonyms

advantageous
enviable
expedient

Common Collocations

highly desirable
desirable outcome
socially desirable

Example Sentence

Achieving high therapeutic efficacy while minimizing adverse neurological side effects is the most desirable outcome in drug design.

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