adjective
nonexistent
Synonyms
Examples
- the thumb is absent
- her appetite was lacking
adjective
inadequate in amount or degree
Synonyms
Examples
- a deficient education
- deficient in common sense
- lacking in stamina
- tested and found wanting
verb
feel or have a desire for
Synonyms
Examples
- want strongly
- I want to go home now
- I want my own room
verb
have need of
Synonyms
Examples
- This piano wants the attention of a competent tuner
verb
hunt or look for
Synonyms
Examples
- want for a particular reason
- Your former neighbor is wanted by the FBI
- Uncle Sam wants you
verb
wish or demand the presence of
Synonyms
Examples
- I want you here at noon!
verb
be without, lack
Synonyms
Examples
- be deficient in
- want courtesy
- want the strength to go on living
- flood victims wanting food and shelter