Advertisement
Advertisement
wanting
[ won-ting, wawn- ]
adjective
- lacking or absent:
a motor with some of the parts wanting.
- deficient in some part, thing, or respect:
to be wanting in courtesy.
preposition
- lacking; without:
a box wanting a lid.
- less; minus:
a century wanting three years.
wanting
/ ˈɒԳɪŋ /
adjective
- lacking or absent; missing
- not meeting requirements or expectations
you have been found wanting
preposition
- without
- archaic.minus
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
We’re actually getting there because so many people are recognizing that and wanting a different paradigm that includes a lot more complexity and, therefore, truth.
Are you wanting to find the perfect spot that isn’t a bar to take your crush on a first date?
"I have nothing to do with Russia, but have much to do with wanting to save, on average, five thousand Russian and Ukrainian soldiers a week, who are dying for no reason whatsoever," he said.
Asked by Mix what he thought of artists forgoing producers to make their own records, Baker compared the decision to “someone wanting to be their own lawyer in court” and advised against it.
She kept that difficult information to herself during rehearsals, not wanting to add tumult or disruption to her students’ lives.
Advertisement
Related Words
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse