Showing results for most wanted. Search instead for most+awaited.

most wanted

ADJECTIVE

desired

Synonyms

STRONGEST

necessary needed requested

WEAK

asked for

Antonyms

WEAK

abandoned fulfilled renounced satisfied

ADJECTIVE

cherished

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appreciated loved

STRONG

treasured valued

Antonyms

WEAK

abandoned fulfilled renounced satisfied

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The Chinese, who had put Fang atop their most wanted list of Tiananmen protesters, demanded him back, which America refused.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

Marset, a Uruguayan national, was one of the most wanted criminals on the continent.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

What they most wanted was their sovereignty and their land ownership respected.

From Slate • Mar. 16, 2026

In the release, federal authorities said Reyna was on the FBI’s most wanted list tied to the crime.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

SNAPE: Hermione, you’re the most wanted rebel in the wizarding world.

From "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" by J.K. Rowling