wanting
Americanadjective
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lacking or absent.
a motor with some of the parts wanting.
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deficient in some part, thing, or respect.
to be wanting in courtesy.
preposition
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lacking; without.
a box wanting a lid.
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less; minus.
a century wanting three years.
adjective
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lacking or absent; missing
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not meeting requirements or expectations
you have been found wanting
preposition
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without
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archaic minus
Etymology
Origin of wanting
First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English (adjective); want + -ing 2
Example Sentences
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"Becoming a dad really was the making of Ethan, he just had a real strong sense of wanting to be a family man," she said.
From BBC
It evolved from guests coming and wanting to add flavors to energy drinks.
Of these culturally Muslim, rural working classes often credited with wanting a theocracy, my mother says “they just wanted someone to give them their rights. The only thing that united them was basic human needs.”
Any team wanting to play in the Prem will need to complete a campaign in the Champ before being considered.
From BBC
A big challenge for companies wanting to restructure is how to minimize disruption and maintain the morale of employees sticking around.
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