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What is another word for Desiring? – 213 Desiring Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    longing yearning craving coveting wanting wishing aspiring hoping seeking pursuing needing requiring demanding expecting anticipating waiting expecting pining hankering thirsting lusting aching itching burning eager keen enthusiastic passionate fervent ardent zealous dedicated devoted committed intent determined resolute fixed set bent inclined disposed prone liable susceptible receptive open amenable hungry voracious ravenous insatiable unquenchable unsatisfied unfulfilled

    Meaning of Desiring

    The primary meaning of the word "Desiring" is to feel a strong wish or longing for something.

    Definitions

    • Feeling or expressing a strong wish or longing for something
    • * Having a strong and often unfulfilled wish or craving for something
    • * Feeling a strong and often insatiable need or desire for something

    Etymology of Desiring

    The word "Desiring" originates from the Old French word "desirer," which is derived from the Latin word "desiderare," meaning "to long for" or "to wish for"
    Historically, the word has been used to express a range of emotions, from romantic love to spiritual longing

    Example Uses

    • She has been desiring a new car for years, but hasn't been able to afford one
    • * He is desiring a career change, but is unsure what he wants to do
    • * The company is desiring to expand its operations into new markets

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    disinterested unenthusiastic apathetic indifferent unresponsive unconcerned detached aloof uninvolved uncommitted dispassionate unemotional impassive inert lethargic sluggish dormant quiescent stagnant inactive inert lifeless listless spiritless vapid dull bland uninspired unmotivated uninterested disenchanted disillusioned disappointed

    Related Nouns

    desire longing yearning craving need want wish aspiration hope dream ambition goal objective aim target intention purpose passion enthusiasm zeal dedication commitment devotion intent determination resolution inclination disposition proneness susceptibility receptivity openness amenability hunger voracity ravenousness insatiability

    Related Verbs

    desire long yearn crave need want wish aspire hope dream aim strive seek pursue require demand expect anticipate wait pine hanker thirst lust ache itch burn eager keen enthusiastic passionate fervent ardent zeal dedicate devote commit intend determine resolve incline dispose prone liable susceptible receptive open amenable

    Related Adjectives

    desirable desired longing yearning craving needed wanted wished aspirational hopeful dreamy ambitious goal-oriented intentional purposeful passionate enthusiastic fervent ardent zealous dedicated devoted committed intent determined resolute inclined disposed prone liable susceptible receptive open amenable hungry voracious ravenous insatiable unquenchable unsatisfied unfulfilled