wanting

(verb) feel or have a desire for; want strongly. Synonyms: desire, want. Examples: "I want to go home now." "I want my own room."

(verb) have need of. Synonyms: want, need, require. Example: "This piano wants the attention of a competent tuner."

(verb) hunt or look for; want for a particular reason. Synonyms: want. Examples: "Your former neighbor is wanted by the fbi." "Uncle sam wants you."

(verb) wish or demand the presence of. Synonyms: want. Example: "I want you here at noon!."

(verb) be without, lack; be deficient in. Synonyms: want. Examples: "Want courtesy." "Want the strength to go on living." "Flood victims wanting food and shelter."

(adj) nonexistent. Synonyms: lacking, absent, missing. Examples: "The thumb is absent." "Her appetite was lacking."

(adj) inadequate in amount or degree. Synonyms: deficient, lacking(predicate), wanting(predicate). Examples: "A deficient education." "Deficient in common sense." "Lacking in stamina." "Tested and found wanting."