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1. Lacking in a certain required or necessary quality
2. Not having or showing the necessary or appropriate qualities
1. Despite his powers, Superman sometimes finds himself wanting in situations that require more than brute strength.
2. The time machine that Doraemon pulled out of his pocket was wanting in accuracy, sending Nobita back to the wrong era.
3. The homemade costume was wanting compared to Spider-Man's high-tech suit crafted by Tony Stark.
4. While Jack Sparrow's bravery was never wanting, his sense of direction left much to be desired.