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desired Synonyms

Another word for desired

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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 wanted effect of enhancing the sweetness."

Strongest
wanted
wished-for
sought-after
Strong
intended
hoped-for
preferred
coveted
longed-for
target

Opposites of desired

The opposite of desired shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

undesired
unwanted
unwelcome
unintended
undesirable
dreaded
uninvited
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• Nearby Words

desirable
desirably
desire
desired
desirer
desirous
desist

Cite this Entry

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