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desirelessness

desirelessness

9.5
A state of not wanting to do anything and lacking motivation
  • noun
  • /dɪˈzaɪərləsnəs/
translation icon : ausencia de deseos
  • His state of desirelessness allowed him to focus on meditation.

Examples

  • Periods of desirelessness can be a symptom of depression or emotional exhaustion.

  • Her desirelessness surprised her friends, as she used to be very ambitious.

  • After the long illness, a sense of desirelessness made it hard for him to enjoy his hobbies.

  • She achieved a sense of desirelessness through years of practice.

  • Achieving desirelessness allowed her to find peace in just being, without longing for what she did not have.

  • His journey toward desirelessness helped him focus on the present moment rather than chasing after unattainable goals.

  • Through meditation, she experienced a profound sense of desirelessness, freeing her mind from the distractions of wanting more.

Synonyms

apathy
vsdesirelessness
43 6.2

A lack of interest or care about things

is complete absence of wants and motivation across all areas
disinterest
vsdesirelessness
5 5.8

Not feeling interested in something, like a talk or task

is a universal absence of wants and motivation, not only focus loss
listlessness
vsdesirelessness
2 6.8

A feeling of little energy and no interest

is a lack of wanting or drive rather than mere tiredness
spiritlessness
vsdesirelessness
8.2

A lack of energy and interest that makes a person feel tired and low

is a total lack of motivation or wants rather than low energy

Antonyms

desire
∞ 1.6

A strong wish to have or experience something

motivation
348 2.7

A reason or desire that makes someone want to do something

How Desirous

craving
78 3.7
urge
223 3.2
desire
∞ 1.6
apathy
43 6.2
indifference
71 4.6
desirelessness
9.5

Surface Forms

desirelessness singular
desirelessnesses plural

Morphology

desirelessness = desireless (transparent) = desire + less + ness

Formed by the clear adjective 'desireless' + the nominalizing suffix '-ness' to indicate the state or quality of lacking desire.

Etymology

Desirelessness is made from desire ('want' or 'longing') plus -less ('without') and -ness (a state), so it literally means 'the state of having no desire', which explains why it describes a lack of motivation or interest.