1. A desire or craving that relies on or is contingent upon external circumstances, substances, or other people; a need that cannot be satisfied independently
His dependent desire for approval from his parents affected his career choices.
Seu desejo dependente de aprovação dos pais afetou suas escolhas de carreira.
2. In philosophy and psychology, a want that is relational or conditional rather than autonomous
The addict struggled with dependent desires that controlled their behavior.
O viciado lutava contra desejos dependentes que controlavam seu comportamento.