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wanting

adjective

/ˈwɒntɪŋ/

Meaning

Lacking or deficient in quality or quantity.

His explanation was wanting in clarity.

lacking, deficient, incomplete, inadequate, insufficient

sufficient, adequate, complete

wanting in quality, wanting in respect, wanting evidence

Producing sleep or a trance-like state; mesmerizing.

relating to the science or practice of medicine

smooth and difficult to hold; causing sliding or slipping

thin in an attractive or healthy way; small in amount or chance

Clumsy, rude, or aggressive in behavior.

Relating to the theater or exaggerated and dramatic in behavior or style.