wanting

[won-ting, wawn-] / ˈwɒn tɪŋ, ˈwɔn- /

ADJECTIVE

lacking, inadequate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

deficient unfulfilled

STRONG

absent bankrupt cooked deprived disappointing empty failing gone missing needed omitted scant short shy

WEAK

away bereft burned out cut off defective destitute devoid faulty half-baked imperfect in default incomplete inferior less minus not good enough not up to par out of gas patchy poor scanty scarce sketchy substandard too little too late unsound

Antonyms

STRONG

adequate enough existing present sufficient

WEAK

perfect satisfactory

Example Sentences

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As for juggling a full-time job and her baking, it's her selfish way of wanting to have it all.

From BBC

England's struggle to impose themselves on Uruguay meant it was a testing night for those wanting to impress.

From BBC

For those wanting more, there’s always next year.

From The Wall Street Journal

Bellamy was unapologetic for wanting an intense and attacking approach to games, which could also leave them exposed at the back.

From BBC

The United States is set to come under scrutiny Friday on day two of the World Trade Organization's ministerial conference, with Washington wanting to shake up the multilateral trade system.

From Barron's

wanting

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