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Meaning of the word wanting in English

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wanting

US /ˈwɑːn.t̬ɪŋ/
UK /ˈwɑːn.t̬ɪŋ/

Adjective

1.

lacking in a required or necessary quality.

Example:
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they weren't wanting in confidence
Synonym:
deficientinadequatelackinginsufficientimperfectdisappointingunsatisfyingunacceptableflawedfaultydefectiveimpairedunsoundsubstandardinferiorsecond-ratepoorshabbyshoddypatchysketchylimitedrestrictedincompleteunfinishedunpolishedunrefinedwithoutin need ofminussans
Synonym:
sufficientacceptable
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wantwant forfor (the) want ofwant adwant out