wanting
/ˈwɑntɪŋ/
adjective
- Lacking in quality, quantity, or degree; not good enough or not enough.
- After the inspection, the building's safety measures were deemed wanting.
- The student's essay was found wanting in detail and analysis.
- Her performance was wanting, so she didn't get the promotion.
- Absent or missing.
- Patience is often wanting in young children.
- The report was incomplete, with key data wanting.
- Several pages were wanting from the old book.
Antonyms
preposition
- Without; lacking.
- She finished the race wanting a single drop of water.
- The meal was served wanting any sauce.
- He left the house wanting his keys and had to come back.