wanted

The word “wanted” has 2 syllables: want-ed.

It's pronounced as /ˈwɒn.tɪd/.

What is synonym and antonym for wanted?

In the thesaurus, “wanted” has 16 synonyms and 12 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for wanted along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for wanted

appreciated
chose
craved
desirable
desired
enjoyed
liked
loved
necessary
needed
pleased
preferred
requested
required
took
wished

Antonyms for wanted

abhorred
despised
detested
disliked
had
hated
loathed
out
refused
rejected
unfashionable
unpopular

Meanings of wanted

verb
1. To wish for or desire (something); to feel a need or desire for; to crave or demand.
2. (in particular) To wish, desire or demand to see, have the presence of or do business with.
3. To desire (to experience desire); to wish.
4. (usually second person, often future tense) To be advised to do something (compare should, ought).
5. (now colloquial) To lack and be in need of or require (something, such as a noun or verbal noun).
6. (now rare) To have occasion for (something requisite or useful); to require or need.
7. To be lacking or deficient or absent.
8. To be in a state of destitution; to be needy; to lack.
9. To lack and be without, to not have (something).
10. (by extension) To lack and (be able to) do without.
adjective
1. Wished for; desired; sought.
2. Subject to immediate detainment by law enforcement authorities on sight.

Example Sentences

She wanted to travel the world and experience new cultures.
He wanted a new bicycle for his birthday.
They wanted to help the community by volunteering at the local shelter.
The detective wanted to solve the case as quickly as possible.
We wanted to try the new restaurant in town.

On this page you'll find 28 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to wanted, such as: abhorred, appreciated, chose, craved, desirable, desired, despised.

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