wanting
adjective/ˈwɒntɪŋ/
/ˈwɑːntɪŋ/
[not before noun] (formal)- wanting (in something) not having enough of something synonym lacking
- The students were certainly not wanting in enthusiasm.
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- wanting (in something) not good enough
- This explanation is wanting in many respects.
- The new system was tried and found wanting.
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