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desire Antonyms
Opposite of desire
Because the opposite of desire shifts with each meaning, the 15 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A strong feeling of wanting to have something or wishing for something to happen.
Usage Example
"She expressed a deep aversion to travel around the world after graduating from university."
Strongest
aversion
repulsion
Strong
apathy
indifference
distaste
dislike
• verb (Context 2)
To strongly wish for or want something.
Usage Example
"The committee desires a peaceful resolution to the ongoing dispute before the end of the month."
Strongest
detest
loathe
abhor
Strong
spurn
reject
dislike
• noun (Context 3)
Strong romantic or sexual attraction and appetite.
Usage Example
"The novel explores themes of forbidden passion and unspoken romantic revulsion."
Strongest
revulsion
Strong
repugnance
frigidity
• verb (Context 4)
To feel a strong romantic or sexual attraction toward someone.
Usage Example
"In the play, the protagonist secretly desires someone who is promised to another."
Strong
despise
loathe
Similar words to desire
Words similar to desire shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
want
wish
longing
passion
yearning
crave
lust
craving
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Desire. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/desire