Wantish

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or suggesting lack or want; meagre; lean; lacking.

    "wantish flesh"

  2. 2
    Suggesting or pertaining to wants or desires; desirous.

    "She's wantish and never satisfied."

Example

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"She's wantish and never satisfied."

Etymology

From want + -ish.

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