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4 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Wanting' in a Sentence

"lacking or absent; for example, a motor with some of the parts missing." more

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His collection of superhero comics felt wanting because he was missing the latest edition.
His skills were wanting for the challenging task ahead.
The students felt wanting as they waited for their teacher to announce the results of the spelling bee competition.
The garden looked wanting without colorful flowers, so the children decided to plant some.

Wanting

won-ting
adjectivelacking or absent; for example, a motor with some of the parts missing.

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Last Updated On: July 10, 2024
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