desired
word · lemma: desire
/dɪˈzaɪɝd/
/dɪzˈaɪəd/
Definition
Wanted or wished for; something that someone hopes to have or achieve.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used as an adjective in formal, written, or technical contexts (e.g. 'the desired result'). Often appears before nouns. Not usually used for people. Do not confuse with 'desirable,' which means 'attractive or worth wanting.'
Spanish: deseado - queridoPortuguese (BR): desejado - almejadoPortuguese (PT): desejado - pretendidoChinese (Simplified): 期望的 - 渴望的Chinese (Traditional): 期望的 - 渴望的Hindi: इच्छितArabic: مرغوب - مطلوبBengali: অভিষ্ঠ - কাম্যRussian: желанный - желаемыйJapanese: 望ましい - 欲しかったVietnamese: mong muốn - được ao ướcKorean: 원하는 - 바라는Turkish: arzu edilen - istenenUrdu: پسندیدہ - مطلوبIndonesian: yang diinginkan - yang didambakan
Example Sentences
She finally achieved her desired goal.
basic
The company did not get the desired results.
basic
Please enter your desired password.
basic
He didn’t get the desired outcome, but he learned a lot.
natural
The medicine did not produce the desired effect.
natural
Not everyone gets their desired job right away.
natural