wanting
🇺🇸
/ˈwɑːntɪŋ/
🇬🇧
/ˈwɒntɪŋ/
adjective
R
lacking or needing more of something
The cake was delicious, but the party was wanting in music.
R
not satisfactory or up to standard
The service at the restaurant was wanting; we want to speak to the manager.
translation
lacking or needing more of something; not satisfactory or up to standard