Meaning & use
wanted
Sought after, desired, or, especially, sought by the police in connection with a crime.
See it in a sentence
The escaped prisoner remained one of the country's most wanted fugitives for years.
She felt truly wanted by her new colleagues after just a week on the job.
A note on using this word
In crime contexts, 'wanted' specifically means sought by police, as on a 'wanted poster,' distinct from simply being desired.
Words with a similar meaning
soughtdesired
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Words with an opposite meaning
unwanted
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