English Explanatory Dictionary

miswant

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To want (something) even though it will probably lead to one's own harm or unhappiness (e.g. an addictive drug).

Word forms

miswant miswants miswanting miswanted

Etymology

From mis- + want.

Related words

miswanting miswanted
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