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Synonyms & Similar Words
lacking
needing
requiring
desiring
craving
longing
yearning
hankering
aspiring
seeking
pursuing
wishing
aiming
intending
missing
devoid
deficient
incomplete
insufficient
unfinished
unfulfilled
unsatisfied
discontented
dissatisfied
unhappy
unmet
unrealized
short
scarce
absent
deficient
incomplete
Meaning of Wanting
The primary meaning of the word "wanting" is to feel a lack or absence of something.
Definitions
- Feeling a lack or absence of something, especially a quality or attribute
- Lacking a necessary quality or attribute
- Feeling a strong desire or craving for something
Etymology of Wanting
The word "wanting" originates from the Old English and Old Norse words "want" and "vanta", respectively, which mean "to lack" or "be without"
Historically, the word has been used to describe a state of deficiency or absence, and has evolved to include connotations of desire and longing
Example Uses
- The team is wanting in experience, which is why they're struggling to win games
- She's wanting a new job, something more challenging and fulfilling
- The city is wanting in cultural events, but it has a lot of natural beauty