Synonyms of desired

desired 1 of 2

adjective

as in welcome

Related Words

• welcome
• wanted

Dissimilar Words

• unwanted
• undesired
• unwelcome
• undesirable
• unsolicited
• unacceptable
• objectionable
• offensive
• unsought
• uninvited
• unasked
• unbidden

desired

2 of 2

verb

past tense of desire

1

as in craved

to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy

he greatly desired a new mountain bike for his next birthday

Synonyms & Similar Words

• craved
• wanted
• enjoyed
• wished (for)
• coveted
• preferred
• itched (for)
• longed (for)
• liked
• died (for)
• loved
• salivated (for)
• sighed (for)
• hungered (for)
• thirsted (for)
• lusted (for or after)
• ached (for)
• pined (for)
• yearned (for)
• hankered (for or after)
• panted (after)
• desiderated
• jonesed (for)
• repined (for)
• admired
• yenned (for)
• set one's heart on
• spoiled (for)
• relished
• delighted (in)
• fancied
• reveled (in)
• grooved (on)
• valued
• favored
• adored
• appreciated
• prized
• treasured
• cherished
• dug

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hated
• despised
• detested
• abhorred
• loathed
• refused
• rejected
• declined
• abominated
• execrated
• spurned

2

as in requested

to make a request for

the host desires a response to the dinner invitation by tomorrow

Synonyms & Similar Words

• requested
• sought
• required
• called (for)
• pleaded (for)
• asked (for)
• spoke (for)
• sued (for)
• demanded
• urged
• wished (for)
• solicited
• applied (for)
• begged (for)
• invited
• claimed
• quested
• insisted (on)
• importuned
• pressed (for)
• clamored (for)
• bespoke
• petitioned (for)
• invoked
• requisitioned
• enjoined
• exacted

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of desired

Verb

Since sucking betel nuts is not common today, Brumm partnered with Professor Roger Papke, a neuropharmacological researcher at the University of Florida, to test whether the action could cause a drug effect ancient humans may have desired. — Pien Huang, NPR, 19 Sep. 2026

While most airlines provide complimentary headphones, the audio quality usually never rivals noise-canceling headphones, and my dad says the volume controls can leave something to be desired. — Abbey Hudetz, Travel + Leisure, 18 Sep. 2026

If desired, divide mixture among 6 oven-safe dishes (about 1 1/2 cups each). — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2026

If the institution’s broader emergency plan doesn’t provide the level of communications detail desired, develop a communications-specific companion plan. — Kimberly Osborne, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026

The return of the yellow era is something customers have long desired, Wendy’s Chief Marketing and Customer Growth Officer Tariq Hassan said in a statement to USA TODAY. — Saleen Martin, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026

Valero Energy Pure-play refiner Valero Energy possesses advanced, complex refineries capable of dynamically adjusting output to maximize diesel when desired. — Harvey Stober, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026

Traits are there, but his movement, reads and decisions leave a lot to be desired. — Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Hospitals fought back, and Congress rejected the proposal, instead favoring a voluntary approach desired by the industry. — Stephanie Armour, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026