CEFR B1

wanting

adjective

Meaning

Lacking or feeling a lack of something; deficient.

Examples

He felt a wanting in his education.
Her performance was good, but slightly wanting in enthusiasm.

Synonyms: lacking, deficient, inadequate, meager

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wanting (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈwɒntɪŋ/

Definition

Lacking or feeling a lack of something; deficient.

Examples

He felt a wanting in his education.
Her performance was good, but slightly wanting in enthusiasm.
The report highlighted several areas where the company's strategy was wanting.

How to Use wanting

wanting in (prepositional phrase): Lacking a particular quality or skill. — "The team was wanting in defense during the second half."

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