Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [dih-zahyuh r]
- /dɪˈzaɪər/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [dih-zahyuh r]
- /dɪˈzaɪər/
Definitions of desireless word
- adjective desireless without desire; having no longings 3
- verb with object desireless to wish or long for; crave; want. 1
- verb with object desireless to express a wish to obtain; ask for; request: The mayor desires your presence at the next meeting. 1
- noun desireless a longing or craving, as for something that brings satisfaction or enjoyment: a desire for fame. 1
- noun desireless an expressed wish; request. 1
- noun desireless something desired. 1
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Origin of desireless
First appearance:
before 1200 One of the 9% oldest English words
1200-50; Middle English desiren < Old French desirer < Latin dēsīderāre; see desiderate
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Parts of speech for Desireless
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
desireless popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
desireless usage trend in Literature
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