Non desirous

de·sir·ous

[dih-zahyuhr-uhs]
adjective
having or characterized by desire; desiring: desirous of high political office.

Origin:
1250–1300; Middle English < Old French desireus. See desire, -ous

de·sir·ous·ly, adverb
de·sir·ous·ness, noun
non·de·sir·ous, adjective
o·ver·de·sir·ous, adjective
o·ver·de·sir·ous·ly, adverb
o·ver·de·sir·ous·ness, noun
pre·de·sir·ous, adjective
pre·de·sir·ous·ly, adverb
su·per·de·sir·ous, adjective
su·per·de·sir·ous·ly, adverb
un·de·sir·ous, adjective
un·de·sir·ous·ly, adverb
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desirous (dɪˈzaɪərəs) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj (usually postpositive and foll by of)
having or expressing desire (for); having a wish or longing (for)
 
de'sirously
 
adv
 
de'sirousness
 
n

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desirous
c.1300, from Anglo-Fr. desirous, O.Fr. desireus (Mod.Fr. désireux), from L.L. desiderosus, from stem of desiderare (see desire).
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