Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
wanting
Adjective
/ˈwɔːntɪŋ/
Definition
Lacking something or someone; being in need of something.
Examples
- She felt wanting in confidence during the presentation.
- The report was wanting in detail, leading to misunderstandings.
- After the audit, the committee found the project wanting in transparency.
Meaning
Describing a deficiency or absence of something considered necessary or desirable.
Synonyms
- lacking
- deficient
- inadequate
- needing
- insufficient
