DESIROUSNESS Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

desirousness

noun

as in enthusiasm

urgent desire or interest her desirousness for advancement in the corporation is such that she works harder and longer than anyone else

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Noun

Every boardroom has an AI agenda, yet most services companies are still struggling to convert enthusiasm into predictable, scalable revenue.

— Girish Joshi, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Welcome to Berkeley, where the vibes are immaculate, the views are world-class, and football enthusiasm has traditionally gone to die.

— Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of enthusiasm

Noun

Staying hydrated is especially important since GLP-1 medications can reduce thirst for some people, and travel itself — especially flying, hot weather, or long sightseeing days — may already increase the risk of dehydration.

— Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Vuskovic’s thirst to improve is accompanied by a temperament to deal with setbacks, indicating a maturity beyond his years.

— Andy Naylor, New York Times, 25 July 2026

Definition of thirst

Noun

The Aries Moon in your 11th House of Friends squares Mercury in your 2nd House of Resources, so group excitement could bump into budget reality.

— Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2026
The muscles in Lola Petticrew’s face twitch ever so slightly, indicating Catherine’s excitement that the police are now in possession of this picture.

— Erin Qualey, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of excitement

Noun

The Pentagon’s appetite for startups and emerging tech is growing, and investors are pouncing.

— Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Symptoms of a salmonella infection may include watery diarrhea, stomach cramps, headache, nausea, vomiting, and a loss of appetite, according to the CDC.

— Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of appetite

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