lust

Lust is a strong desire for someone or something, especially if it's not good for them. It can also refer to sinful or immoral desires.

When we talk about lust, we often think of romantic feelings that might be all-consuming and difficult to control. People may use the word to describe a crush they have on someone, but in a way that suggests their emotions are overwhelming and potentially problematic. We might say "He's got a lot of lust for her" meaning he has strong desires, but maybe not always healthy ones. In some cases, people might also talk about lust as a sin or an immoral idea, especially in religious contexts. But the core of the word is that it describes intense and often all-consuming desires.