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