Synonyms for Wanting

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Definition

The state of lacking or needing something.

Synonyms & similar words

require missing want need deficient desire absent lacking desiring longing craving yearning hankering needing lacking absent short scant deficient inadequate insufficient sparse scarce dearth absence shortage deficiency inadequacy

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