desejosem
Desejosem is a neologism used in philosophy of desire and cultural studies to describe a form of longing that remains open-ended and lacks a clearly identified object. The term signals a persistent, objectless hunger that drives thoughts and actions without a finite target. It is discussed in relation to modern subjectivity, consumer culture, and digital life, where wants are continually reformulated rather than satisfied.
Etymology and sense of term: the word combines the Portuguese desejo (desire) and sem (without), forming a
Characteristics and scope: desejosem is characterized by endurance, indeterminacy, and reflexive self-reference. It tends to shift
Applications: scholars deploy the concept to examine consumer behavior, advertising, and digital environments that cultivate perpetual
Critique: some argue that as a broad descriptor desejosem risks conflating distinct motivational states and should
See also: desire, craving, unfulfilled desire, Lacanian theory.