Wanting

Pronunciation

• GenAm IPA: /ˈwÉ‘ntɪŋ/
• RP IPA: /ˈwÉ’ntɪŋ/
• Rhymes: -É’ntɪŋ

Full definition of wanting

Adjective

1. Absent or lacking.
• 1813, Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice, Modern Library Edition (1995), page 171,... but where other powers of entertainment are wanting, the true philosopher will derive benefit from such as are given.

Derived terms

• wantingly

Preposition

1. without

Verb

1. Present participle of want

Noun

1. The state of wanting something; desire.