WANTING Synonyms
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 | ||||||||