adjective/verb (gerund/present participle)
faltando, deficiente, desejando
1. (adjective) lacking or absent; not sufficient
The performance was wanting in originality.
A apresentação era deficiente em originalidade.
2. (adjective) below an acceptable standard; inadequate
His efforts were found wanting.
Seus esforços foram considerados insuficientes.
3. (verb gerund) desiring or wishing for something
She is wanting to travel abroad.
Ela está desejando viajar para o exterior.
4. (verb gerund) lacking or missing
There is nothing wanting in this plan.
Não falta nada neste plano.
Related Idioms & Phrases
found wanting - considerado insuficiente
wanting in - faltando em, deficiente em
nothing wanting - nada faltando
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