Wanting: meaning, definitions and examples

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wanting

[ ˈwɒntɪŋ ]

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feeling

Having or showing a desire for something.

Synonyms

craving, desiring, longing, yearning

Examples of usage

She had a wanting look in her eyes.
He was wanting a new car for his birthday.

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lacking

Lacking something that is needed or expected.

Synonyms

deficient, lacking, missing, scant

Examples of usage

The team was wanting in experience.
The soup was wanting in flavor.

Translations

Translations of the word "wanting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 querendo

🇮🇳 चाहना

🇩🇪 wollend

🇮🇩 menginginkan

🇺🇦 бажання

🇵🇱 chcąc

🇯🇵 欲しい（ほしい）

🇫🇷 vouloir

🇪🇸 querer

🇹🇷 isteyen

🇰🇷 원하는

🇸🇦 يرغب

🇨🇿 chtít

🇸🇰 chcieť

🇨🇳 想要 (xiǎng yào)

🇸🇮 želijo

🇮🇸 vilja

🇰🇿 қалау

🇬🇪 ნდომა

🇦🇿 istəmək

🇲🇽 querer

Word origin

The word 'wanting' originated from the Old English word 'wantian', which means 'to be lacking'. Over time, it evolved to its current usage to describe a desire or a lack of something. The concept of wanting has been explored in various literary works and philosophical discussions, highlighting the complex nature of human desires and needs.