wanting
adjective /ˈwɒntɪŋ/
/ˈwɑːntɪŋ/
[not before noun] (formal)- wanting (in something) not having enough of something synonym lacking
- The students were certainly not wanting in enthusiasm.
- wanting (in something) not good enough
- This explanation is wanting in many respects.
- The new system was tried and found wanting.