lust
4 antonyms and opposites of lust, grouped by meaning.
Noun — A strong feeling of desire, especially sexual desire.
Antonyms
How to use lust
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
lust for power
lust after
a look of lust
Etymology
From Old English lust ("desire, pleasure"), a Germanic word related to Dutch lust and German Lust, ultimately from a root meaning simply "pleasure."
Full origin of lust →Frequently asked questions
Is lust always used in a negative sense?
Lust often carries a negative or cautionary tone, especially in moral or religious contexts where it is treated as an excessive or uncontrolled desire. In casual modern usage, however, it can be used more lightly, such as 'lusting after' a new gadget.