want·ing 
/ˈwɑ:ntɪŋ/ adjective
/ˈwɑ:ntɪŋ/ adjective : not having all that is needed or expected : lacking
▪ The plan was wanting. [=the plan was not good enough] — often + in ▪ They were wanting in common sense. [=they did not have much common sense] ▪ He was not wanting in confidence. [=he was very confident]
▪ The plan was wanting. [=the plan was not good enough] — often + in ▪ They were wanting in common sense. [=they did not have much common sense] ▪ He was not wanting in confidence. [=he was very confident]
