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/
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!
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🌳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.
Breakdown
want (to lack, from Old Norse 'vant') + -ing (present participle/adjective suffix) = wanting (lacking or deficient)
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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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