Wanting definition

wŏntĭng, wôn-
Without; missing.

A shirt wanting a button.

preposition
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Absent; lacking.

What is wanting is a real understanding of the issue.

adjective
3
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Not measuring up to standards or expectations.

Found his performance wanting.

adjective
2
0
Minus; less.

An hour wanting 15 minutes.

preposition
1
0
Absent; lacking; missing.

A coat with some buttons wanting.

adjective
1
0
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Not up to some standard; inadequate in some essential.

Weighed and found wanting.

adjective
1
0
Lacking (something); without.

A watch wanting a minute hand.

preposition
1
0
Minus; less.

A year wanting two weeks.

preposition
0
0
adjective
0
0
preposition
0
0
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Present participle of want.
verb
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The state of wanting something; desire.
noun
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wanting in
  • deficient in
idiom
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Other Word Forms

Noun

Singular:
wanting
Plural:
wantings

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

wanting in

Wanting Sentence Examples

  • Betsy looked at her, as if wanting to hear more.

  • Deidre squeezed her eyes closed, not wanting to see Darkyn response and afraid his anger might be directed at her.

  • How could she blame him for wanting to smile?

  • I wanted you to tell me that wasn't your sole reason for wanting to get married.

  • She stared into her cup, not wanting to say anything that would add fuel to the torch she suspected he was carrying for her.

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