undesirous
/'ʌndi'zaiərəs/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Having or feeling no desire: The state of lacking any wish, want, or inclination for something.
- Not motivated by desire: Characterized by an absence of craving, longing, or aspiration.
Usage and Examples
- General Use: Describes a person or their state of mind when they lack interest or want for something specific.
- He was undesirous of any further responsibility.
- She remained undesirous of fame or recognition for her charitable work.
- With Preposition 'of': Most commonly followed by "of" to specify what is not wanted.
- The monk was undesirous of material possessions.
Advanced Usage
- Formal/Archaic Tone: The word is somewhat formal and less common in everyday modern speech.
- Psychological State: Can describe a deliberate or inherent lack of ambition or want.
- His undesirous nature made him content with a simple life.
Variants and Related Words
- Undesiring (adj): A less common variant with the same meaning.
- Desire (n/v): The root word meaning a strong feeling of wanting or wishing.
- Desirous (adj): The direct antonym, meaning having or characterized by desire.
Synonyms
- Indifferent: Having no particular interest or sympathy.
- Unambitious: Not having or showing a strong desire for success or achievement.
- Apathetic: Showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
Antonyms
- Desirous: Having or characterized by desire.
- Eager: Strongly wanting to do or have something.
- Craving: Having a powerful desire for something.
Notes on Meaning
- Not "Undesirable": It is crucial not to confuse "undesirous" (lacking desire) with "undesirable" (not wanted or pleasing). They describe opposite perspectives: the subject's lack of want versus the object's lack of appeal.
- Neutral Connotation: The word itself is neutral, but context can imply positive contentment or a lack of necessary drive.
Adjective
- having or feeling no desire
- a very private man, totally undesirous of public office