undesirable effects
/ʌndɪˈzaɪrəbl ɛfˈfɛktz/ · un.de.sir.a.ble ef.fects
noun
- Negative or unwanted consequences of a particular action, policy, or situation. The new policy aimed to minimize the undesirable effects on the local community.
noun
- Unwanted or unpleasant results of a particular treatment, medication, or procedure. The patient experienced undesirable effects from the new medication and had to switch to a different one.
noun
- Negative or unfavorable outcomes of a particular event or situation. The company tried to mitigate the undesirable effects of the economic downturn on their employees.
Synonyms
negative consequencesunwanted outcomesunfavorable resultsadverse effectsnegative impactsunwelcome effectsunpleasant outcomes
Antonyms
Did you know? The term 'undesirable effects' is often used in medical and scientific contexts to describe the potential negative consequences of a particular treatment or procedure, highlighting the importance of careful consideration and risk assessment in medical research and practice.