Synonyms for wanting

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1. Deficient

   destitute, poor, in default of, deprived of, denuded of, bereft of, devoid of, empty of, bankrupt in, cut off, lacking, short, inadequate, defective, substandard, remiss, insufficient, incomplete, missing, absent, needed, unfulfilled, on the short end*.

2. Desiring

   desirous of, covetous, longing for; see envious 2, greedy 1.