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WANTING Synonyms

There are 23 synonyms of the word wanting. (exact relations)
There are 17 hypernyms of the word wanting. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for WANTING

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wishing
verb, adverbv, adv
noun

• a specific feeling of desire

craving
nounn
noun

• an intense desire for some particular thing

hankering
nounn
noun

• a yearning for something or to do something

longing
nounn
noun

• prolonged unfulfilled desire or need

pining
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a feeling of deep longing

striving
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• an effortful attempt to attain a goal

yearning
nounn
noun

• prolonged unfulfilled desire or need

aiming
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

• the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)

• the action of directing something at an object

• the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies

verb

• point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards

• propose or intend

• move into a desired direction of discourse

• specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public

• intend (something) to move towards a certain goal

• direct (a remark) toward an intended goal

• have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal

coveting
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• wish, long, or crave for (something, especially the property of another person)

desiring
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

• an inclination to want things

• something that is desired

verb

• feel or have a desire for; want strongly

• expect and wish

• express a desire for

hungering
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation

• strong desire for something (not food or drink)

verb

• feel the need to eat

• have a craving, appetite, or great desire for

• be hungry; go without food

needing
verb, adverbv, adv
noun

• a condition requiring relief

• anything that is necessary but lacking

• the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior

• a state of extreme poverty or destitution

verb

• require as useful, just, or proper

• have need of

• have or feel a need for

thirsting
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a physiological need to drink

• strong desire for something (not food or drink)

verb

• feel the need to drink

• have a craving, appetite, or great desire for

need
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a condition requiring relief

• anything that is necessary but lacking

• the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior

• a state of extreme poverty or destitution

verb

• require as useful, just, or proper

• have need of

• have or feel a need for

wish
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a specific feeling of desire

• an expression of some desire or inclination

• (usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare

• the particular preference that you have

verb

• to hope, to desire or to prefer to have something, or to do something

• make or express a wish

• feel or express a desire or hope concerning the future or fortune of

• order politely; express a wish for

• invoke upon

deficiency
nounn
noun

• the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

• lack of an adequate quantity or number

deprivation
nounn
noun

• a state of extreme poverty

• the disadvantage that results from losing something

• act of depriving someone of food or money or rights

desire
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

• an inclination to want things

• something that is desired

verb

• feel or have a desire for; want strongly

• expect and wish

• express a desire for

lack
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

verb

• be without

• To be insufficiently prepared

neediness
nounn
noun

• a state of extreme poverty

• the quality of needing attention and affection and reassurance to a marked degree

Best Hypernyms For WANTING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for wanting, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (16)
demand be desire essential impoverishment lack miss necessary necessity need poorness poverty requirement requisite search seek
Phrases (1)
look for

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