Antonyms for appetence

Grammar : Noun

Spell : ap-i-tuh ns

Phonetic Transcription : ˈæp ɪ təns

disgust
dislike
distaste
hate
hatred
indifference

Definition of appetence

Origin : "strong desire," c.1600, from French appétence "desire," from Latin appetentia "longing after something," noun of state from appetentem (nominative appetens), present participle of appetere, from ad "to" (see ad-) + petere "to seek, request" (see petition (n.)).

noun desire

Example sentences :

For perception in any subject is vain, unless it can desire, and appetence is useless, unless it can move.
Extract from : « North American Medical and Surgical Journal, Vol. 2, No. 3, July, 1826 » by Various

Synonyms for appetence

appetency
appetite
craving
drive
hunger
liking
longing
lust
penchant
pining
thirst
urge
wish
yearning

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