Definitions

desired

[dih-zahyuhrd] / dɪˈzaɪərd /

ADJECTIVE

appropriate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

applicable apt convenient correct fitting good opportune pertinent proper relevant true useful

STRONG

adapted becoming befitting belonging deserved fit right

WEAK

appurtenant apropos congruous due felicitous germane just on the button on the nose rightful seemly tailor-made well-suited well-timed

Antonyms

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evil improper inappropriate incorrect inopportune irrelevant misbehaving unfitting unreal unskilled unsuitable

STRONG

unbecoming unfit unsuited

WEAK

unseemly

ADJECTIVE

favorite

Synonyms

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beloved cherished favored main popular prized treasured

STRONG

choice darling dear dearest intimate personal pet sweetheart

WEAK

admired adored best-loved especial esteemed liked number one pleasant precious revered wished-for

Antonyms

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disliked unpopular

STRONG

public

WEAK

hated loathed

ADJECTIVE

missed

Synonyms

STRONG

craved needed wanted

WEAK

wished-for yearned for

Antonyms

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disliked found hated located remembered unwanted

ADJECTIVE

needed

Synonyms

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essential necessary required vital

Antonyms

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inessential optional unimportant

ADJECTIVE

proper

Synonyms

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appropriate convenient decent fitting good legitimate useful

WEAK

able applicable apt au fait becoming befitting capable competent felicitous fit happy just meet qualified right suited true

Antonyms

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improper inappropriate unfitting unseemly unsuitable unsuited

WEAK

crass crude general incorrect misbehaving objectionable substandard unacceptable unconventional

ADJECTIVE

requested

Synonyms

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needed

STRONG

appealed asked demanded hunted petitioned requisitioned solicited sought wished

ADJECTIVE

sought

Synonyms

STRONG

hunted needed

ADJECTIVE

urged

Synonyms

STRONG

adjured advised allured asked begged charged coaxed coerced commanded exhorted forced implored influenced lured motivated moved prompted requested solicited wheedled

Antonyms

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condemned opposed prohibited

ADJECTIVE

welcome

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appreciated desirable gratifying pleasant pleasing refreshing satisfying

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accepted cherished contenting cordial esteemed good honored invited nice wanted

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acceptable agreeable congenial delightful favorable genial grateful pleasurable sympathetic

Antonyms

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disagreeable

STRONG

bad unpleasant

WEAK

displeasing unacceptable unwelcome

Example Sentences

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The transaction “moves TransAlta towards its desired direction,” including boosting contractedness to at least 70% and supporting “better cash flow stability” over time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Whether extra privacy is needed, access to blocked content is desired or users want to protect their data when traveling overseas, these are top choices for anyone seeking a VPN for America.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

I asked Bores what he thought of it, and he said the premise was flawed, saying it’s the framing desired by the groups that want to sink his candidacy.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

But in the world of geopolitics, and especially in the case of a complicated Middle East, Trump may find it more difficult to achieve his desired outcomes.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

I desired liberty; for liberty I gasped; for liberty I uttered a prayer; it seemed scattered on the wind then faintly blowing.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë

desired

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