What is the opposite of “longing”?

What is the antonym of “longing”?

The antonyms of longing are disinterest and apathy. The antonyms disinterest and apathy convey a lack of interest or enthusiasm. They imply a feeling of indifference or dispassion.

Brief Definitions of the Antonym(s)

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disinterest

Lack of interest or concern.

Example

He showed disinterest in the topic and didn't participate in the discussion.

apathy

Lack of emotion, enthusiasm, or concern.

Example

She felt a sense of apathy towards her job and didn't feel motivated to work.

How are these antonyms different from each other?

• 1. Disinterest implies a lack of interest or concern, while longing implies a strong desire or yearning.
• 2. Apathy implies a lack of emotion, enthusiasm, or concern, while longing implies a deep emotional longing or desire.

Good things to know

• 1. Express Emotions: Use longing to express a strong desire or yearning for something.
• 2. Indicate Lack of Interest: Use disinterest to indicate a lack of interest or concern.
• 3. Show Indifference: Use apathy to show a lack of emotion, enthusiasm, or concern.

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Remember this!

The antonyms have distinct nuances: Disinterest implies a lack of interest or concern, while apathy implies a lack of emotion, enthusiasm, or concern. Use longing to express a strong desire or yearning, disinterest to indicate a lack of interest or concern, and apathy to show a lack of emotion, enthusiasm, or concern.