Miswanting

Synonyms of miswanting

• misdesire
• miswish
• misyearn

Antonyms of miswanting

• desire
• wish
• want

Collocations of miswanting

instant gratification

Frequency: 70 %

His miswanting for instant gratification led to poor financial decisions.

unattainable goals

Frequency: 60 %

Her miswanting for unattainable goals left her feeling constantly disappointed.

external validation

Frequency: 50 %

Her miswanting for external validation made her seek approval from others at all times.

material possessions

Frequency: 45 %

His miswanting for material possessions drove him to work long hours at the expense of his personal relationships.

social status

Frequency: 40 %

His miswanting for social status led him to prioritize appearances over genuine connections.

Idiomatic Expressions for miswanting

• Phrase: grass is always greener on the other side
  Meaning: to believe that other people's situations or possessions are better than one's own, when in reality they may not be
  Usage: She always envies her friend's seemingly perfect life, but she fails to see that the grass is always greener on the other side.