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wanting

adjective

Nonexistent

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Word length
7
Starts with
W
Ends with
G
Contains
AN
Scrabble score
11
CEFR level
A2

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adjective

  1. Nonexistent

    “The thumb is absent”

adjective

  1. Inadequate in amount or degree

    “A deficient education”

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The thumb is absent
Her appetite was lacking
A deficient education
Deficient in common sense
Lacking in stamina
Tested and found wanting

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