wanted
/ˈwɒn.tɪd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Wished for; desired; sought.
Adjective
Examples
Wanted: babysitter
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Subject to immediate detainment by law enforcement authorities on sight.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Bị truy nã và có thể bị giam giữ ngay lập tức bởi cơ quan thực thi pháp luật.
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Adjective
Examples
America’s most wanted
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “wanted” mean?
Wished for; desired; sought.
Is “wanted” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.