Definition of want

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Want (v. t.) To be without; to be destitute of, or deficient in; not to have; to lack; as, to want knowledge; to want judgment; to want learning; to want food and clothing..

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Defective :: Defective (a.) Wanting in something; incomplete; lacking a part; deficient; imperfect; faulty; -- applied either to natural or moral qualities; as, a defective limb; defective timber; a defective copy or account; a defective character; defective rules..
Wean :: Wean (a.) Hence, to detach or alienate the affections of, from any object of desire; to reconcile to the want or loss of anything..
Poor :: Poor (superl.) Wanting in fat, plumpness, or fleshiness; lean; emaciated; meager; as, a poor horse, ox, dog, etc..
Impudent :: Impudent (a.) Bold, with contempt or disregard; unblushingly forward; impertinent; wanting modesty; shameless; saucy..
Ragery :: Ragery (n.) Wantonness.
Supply :: Supply (n.) That which supplies a want; sufficiency of things for use or want.
Acholia :: Acholia (n.) Deficiency or want of bile.
Weakness :: Weakness (n.) The quality or state of being weak; want of strength or firmness; lack of vigor; want of resolution or of moral strength; feebleness.
Tend :: Tend (v. t.) To accompany as an assistant or protector; to care for the wants of; to look after; to watch; to guard; as, shepherds tend their flocks..
Improficiency :: Improficiency (n.) Want of proficiency.
Ennui :: Ennui (n.) A feeling of weariness and disgust; dullness and languor of spirits, arising from satiety or want of interest; tedium..
Disqualification :: Disqualification (n.) The act of disqualifying, or state of being disqualified; want of qualification; incompetency; disability; as, the disqualification of men for holding certain offices..
Grapeless :: Grapeless (a.) Wanting grapes or the flavor of grapes.
Indiscrimination :: Indiscrimination (n.) Want of discrimination or distinction; impartiality.
Surplusage :: Surplusage (n.) Surplus; excess; overplus; as, surplusage of grain or goods beyond what is wanted..
Spiritless :: Spiritless (a.) Destitute of spirit; wanting animation; wanting cheerfulness; dejected; depressed.
Unequity :: Unequity (n.) Want of equity or uprightness; injustice; wickedness; iniquity.
Improbity :: Improbity (n.) Lack of probity; want of integrity or rectitude; dishonesty.
Faint :: Faint (superl.) Wanting in courage, spirit, or energy; timorous; cowardly; dejected; depressed; as, Faint heart ne'er won fair lady..
Disharmony :: Disharmony (n.) Want of harmony; discord; incongruity.
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