Definition

1. 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

1. having or feeling no desire
   • a very private man, totally undesirous of public office