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wanting in Irish

wanting in Irish is díothach, easpach, uireasach — wanting means lacking or falling short of what is needed or expected.

wanting in Irish

díothach
adj
Absent or lacking.
easpach
adj
Absent or lacking.
uireasach
adj
Absent or lacking.

What does "wanting" mean?

  1. adj Lacking or falling short of what is needed or expected.
    "The plan was ambitious, but the execution was found wanting."
  2. prep Without; lacking.
    "He arrived at the interview wanting the confidence to speak up."
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wanting in a sentence

  • The plan was ambitious, but the execution was found wanting.
  • He arrived at the interview wanting the confidence to speak up.

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What is "wanting" in Irish?

"wanting" in Irish is díothach, easpach, uireasach. wanting means: Lacking or falling short of what is needed or expected.

How do you use "wanting" in a sentence?

Example: "The plan was ambitious, but the execution was found wanting." In Irish, "wanting" is díothach, easpach, uireasach.

Are there other ways to say "wanting" in Irish?

Yes — Irish has 3 translations listed for "wanting": díothach, easpach, uireasach.

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