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desirousness

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of desirousness

urgent desire or interest

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

Synonyms of desirousness

appetite, ardor, avidity, avidness, eagerness, enthusiasm, excitement, hunger, impatience, keenness, lust, thirst

Words Related to desirousness

alacrity, quickness

ambition, gusto, zest

appetence, appetency, fervency, passion, warmth, zeal

amenability, readiness, willingness

Near Antonyms of desirousness

casualness, insouciance, nonchalance, unconcern

aloofness, detachment

impassivity, languidness, languor

halfheartedness, lukewarmness

Antonyms of desirousness

apathy, indifference

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