desired

[dih-zahyuhrd]

adjective

1. yearned or wished for; coveted.

2. deemed correct or proper; selected; required.

   The chef added stock until the sauce reached the desired consistency.

Other Word Forms

• undesired adjective
• well-desired adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of desired¹

A Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300; desire, -ed ²

Example Sentences

“Even if it’s not your stated demographic or your desired demographic, you still have to pay attention to this generation because of the influence that they’re having,” she said.

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Studies of the effectiveness of the opt-out laws in England and Wales have found the ambition of the policies have "not had the desired impact in practice".

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"We were able to detect the initial product of the photoreaction -- the electron transfer that occurred -- and thus prove that the complex reacts as desired," said Professor Heinze.

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He wanted workers to be able to spread their work out, tack documents and photos to walls, rearrange the position of their shelves or bookcases, and raise their desk to standing height when desired.

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Schwieterman also pointed out that many aging urban bus terminals leave something to be desired in terms of comfort, especially in comparison with today’s amenity-rich airport terminals.

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Related Words

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• correct 
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