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wanting

/ˈwɒntɪŋ/
want · ing ˈwɒnt · ɪŋ
English Definition
adj. lacking or missing something
中文释义
缺乏的，不足的
Significado en Español
faltante, deficiente
한국어 뜻
부족한, 결핍된
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
thiếu, không đủ
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Example Sentence

The plan was found wanting in detail.

这个计划被发现在细节上有所欠缺。

Synonyms
lacking deficient missing
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “wanting”:

  1. A sufficient
  2. B abundant
  3. C complete
  4. D deficient
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D — deficient. “wanting” means adj. lacking or missing something

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The dry, cracked field soil was clearly ______ in water and nutrients.

  1. A full
  2. B rich
  3. C bursting
  4. D wanting
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D — wanting. “wanting” means adj. lacking or missing something

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Common questions about “wanting”

What does “wanting” mean?

wanting — adj. lacking or missing something. In Chinese: 缺乏的，不足的.

How do you pronounce “wanting”?

wanting is pronounced /ˈwɒntɪŋ/. It breaks into 2 syllables: want · ing.

How do you use “wanting” in a sentence?

The plan was found wanting in detail. (这个计划被发现在细节上有所欠缺。)

What are synonyms for “wanting”?

lacking, deficient, missing — all close in meaning to wanting (adj. lacking or missing something).

Is “wanting” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. wanting appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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