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desired Antonyms

Opposite of desired

Pinning down the opposite of desired requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adjective definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Strongly wished for, wanted, or intended as a specific goal or outcome.

Usage Example

"Adding a pinch of salt to the batter had the undesired effect of enhancing the sweetness."

Strongest
undesired
unwanted
unwelcome
Strong
unintended
undesirable
dreaded
uninvited

Similar words to desired

Words similar to desired shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

wanted
wished-for
sought-after
hoped-for
intended
preferred
coveted
longed-for
See all synonyms of desired

• Nearby Words

desirable
desirably
desire
desired
desirous
desist
deskbound

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Desired. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/desired
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