wanting — lacking in a required or necessary quality; deficient
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: lacking in a required or necessary quality; deficient
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈwɑːntɪŋ/
Korean meaning: 부족한, 결여된
Korean pronunciation: 원-팅 (강세: 원)
Example Sentences
- His cooking skills were wanting, so he ordered pizza again.
- The movie was wanting in plot but rich in special effects.
- She is not wanting for friends - her phone never stops ringing!
wanting
ADJECTIVE//ˈwɑːntɪŋ//
lacking in a required or necessary quality; deficient
Candidate lacking required skills
Her skills feel wanting, the task so daunting, with masterpieces haunting!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From the Old Norse word 'vant' meaning 'lacking' or 'absent', which entered Middle English through Scandinavian influence. The suffix '-ing' transforms the verb 'want' into an adjective or gerund form.
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📝Examples
“His cooking skills were wanting, so he ordered pizza again.”
“The movie was wanting in plot but rich in special effects.”
“She is not wanting for friends - her phone never stops ringing!”
“The security system was found wanting after the break-in.”
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