Examples of “wanting” in a Sentence

adj Lacking or falling short of what is needed or expected.

• Their performance was wanting, and the judges said it lacked energy.
• If the evidence is wanting, we cannot reach a firm conclusion.
• The plan was ambitious, but the execution was found wanting.

prep Without; lacking.

• She set off on the hike wanting a proper map or a compass.
• The soup tasted flat, wanting salt and a little more pepper.
• He arrived at the interview wanting the confidence to speak up.