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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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The inclusion date for new issues in the Nasdaq 100 will be “front-runnable” by hedge funds and anyone wanting to capture a quick profit, Murray says.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

For the CPL, it hopes that it can be the 2026 World Cup's legacy, with fans wanting to remain invested in the game, and the new offside rule might play a part in that.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

I’m not always wanting to immediately get up and just go sacrifice myself to the nightlife.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

“We think the uncertainty the market is facing right now further reinforces this trend of investors wanting to hold more diversified portfolios, and they view gold as a core part of that portfolio.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

I open the door quietly, not wanting to disturb Dad.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.