undesirous

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undesirous

(ˌʌndɪˈzaɪərəs) or

undesiring

adj

having or feeling no desire for something

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undesirous - having or feeling no desire; "a very private man, totally undesirous of public office"

undesiring

desirous, wishful - having or expressing desire for something; "desirous of high office"; "desirous of finding a quick solution to the problem"

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