Wünschenswerter

Wünschenswerter is the comparative form of the German adjective wünschenswert, meaning “more desirable.” It is used to compare the desirability of two or more options, proposals, or outcomes.

In declension, wünschenswerter follows the usual patterns of adjectives. For example: der wünschenswertere Plan, die wünschenswertere Lösung, das wünschenswertere Ergebnis. Plural: die wünschenswerteren Vorschläge. The superlative form is am wünschenswertesten. The word derives from wünschen (to wish) and wert (value), combining into “worthy of being wished.”

Usage and nuance: wünschenswerter conveys a stronger degree of desirability than wünschenswert in formal or evaluative contexts, such as policy assessments, project planning, or academic writing. It often appears when evaluating alternatives and arguing for one as preferable.

Examples: „Eine wünschenswertere Lösung wäre die Kooperation aller Beteiligten.“ „Es wäre wünschenswerter, wenn frühzeitig informiert würde.“ In everyday language, speakers may prefer phrasing with wünschenswert or erstrebenswert, depending on nuance.

See also: wünschenswert, erstrebenswert. The term sits among evaluative descriptors that express desirability and value in German discourse.