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wanting

want·ing

wanting

 
pronunciation:
wan tIng
parts of speech:
adjective, preposition
features:
Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: adjective
definition 1: lacking.
The building was wanting of proper plumbing.
antonyms:
sufficient
similar words:
barren, deficient, inadequate, poor, scant, void
definition 2: not meeting standards or requirements; deficient.
As an applicant, the school found him wanting.The court judged the parents to be wanting.
antonyms:
adequate
similar words:
deficient, inadequate, scant
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part of speech: preposition
definition 1: without.
a table wanting its legs
definition 2: minus.
a month, wanting a couple of days