gewenste

Gewenste is a Dutch adjective meaning desi red or wanted, used to describe something that is hoped for or sought after. It is derived from the verb wensen (to wish) and the past participle gewenst; in attributive position it takes the form gewenste before a noun. In everyday and formal language, you commonly encounter phrases such as het gewenste resultaat or de gewenste oplossing, where the -e ending marks the attributive form in a definite noun phrase.

Gewe nste is used across various domains, including technology, planning, healthcare, and governance, to designate objectives, outcomes, or features that are considered preferred or targeted. The term is often found in formal documents, policy texts, and project briefs when specifying what is intended or expected. For example, “Het gewenste resultaat is een verbetering van de efficiëntie.”

Etymology and related forms: gewenste comes from wensen (to wish); related words include wenselijk (desirable), verlangd (desired or expected), and gewild (wanted or chosen by preference). The common antonym is ongewenst (undesired).

Notes: While gewenste primarily functions as an adjective, its use signals a normative or aspirational aspect of the noun it describes, distinguishing what is sought after from what exists or is current.