Pronunciation: /faʊnd ˈwɑntɪŋ/
verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence, in this case, 'found' is the past tense of the verb 'find'
A1 The quality of the product found wanting.
A2 The student's understanding of the topic was found wanting.
B1 Her performance in the interview was found wanting.
B2 The evidence presented in court was found wanting.
C1 The company's ethics were found wanting during the investigation.
C2 The leader's ability to make tough decisions was found wanting in times of crisis.
adjective a word that describes or gives more information about a noun or pronoun, in this case, 'wanting' describes the state of being lacking or deficient in something
A1 The quality of the product was found wanting by the customers.
A2 The hotel's cleanliness was found wanting by the health inspector.
B1 The candidate's experience was found wanting for the senior management position.
B2 The evidence presented in court was found wanting and the case was dismissed.
C1 The scientific research paper was found wanting in terms of methodology and data analysis.
C2 The novel was found wanting in its character development and plot structure.
formal The candidate's qualifications were found wanting during the interview process.
informal His excuse for being late was found wanting by the teacher.
slang The new video game was found wanting by hardcore gamers.
figurative Her performance on the project was found wanting, leading to her dismissal.
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