wanted
Craved or sought
Wanted is the past tense and participle of want, but it has developed its own distinct uses.
As an adjective, wanted describes someone or something that is desired or sought after: a wanted man, feeling wanted.
In law enforcement contexts, a wanted person is being sought by police in connection with a crime—hence wanted posters.
The opposite, unwanted, describes something not desired or welcome: unwanted attention, unwanted pregnancy.
One fleeing authorities
- outlawFugitive from justice
- felonSerious crime perpetrator
- escapeeOne who fled confinement
- convictJailed offender after trial
manhunt · bounty · capture · apprehend · arrest · warrant · extradition · reward
Was essential for
- lovedFelt strong affection for
- acceptedFormally agreed to
- welcomedReceived with pleasure
- includedMade part of
valued · appreciated · belonging · cherished · embraced · longed-for · desired · affection
Not present, whereabouts unknown
- lostUnable to navigate
- vanishedDisappeared from sight
- disappearedCeased to exist visibly
- searchAct of seeking
sought · flyer · poster · reward · family · reunion · abducted · runaway
Greatly desired by many
- sought-afterMuch wanted by many
- desirableWorth having or seeking
- in-demandWidely wanted, actively pursued
- prizedGreatly valued or esteemed
enviable · valuable · exclusive · popular · elite · prestigious · fashionable · trendy
Paid position of employment
- hiringGiving someone work
- vacancyUnoccupied space or position
- positionLocation or stance
- resumeCareer summary document
application · interview · recruitment · employer · jobseeker · classified · listing · sign
fugitive
One fleeing authorities
convict · manhunt · bounty · capture · apprehend · arrest · warrant · extradition · reward · pursuit
needed
Was essential for
included · valued · appreciated · belonging · cherished · embraced · longed-for · desired · affection · validation
missing
Not present, whereabouts unknown
- lostUnable to navigate
- vanishedDisappeared from sight
- disappearedCeased to exist visibly
search · sought · flyer · poster · reward · family · reunion · abducted · runaway · case
coveted
Greatly desired by many
- sought-afterMuch wanted by many
- desirableWorth having or seeking
- in-demandWidely wanted, actively pursued
prized · enviable · valuable · exclusive · popular · elite · prestigious · fashionable · trendy · must-have
job
Paid position of employment
resume · application · interview · recruitment · employer · jobseeker · classified · listing · sign · advertisement
- past tensewent, was, were, had, got
- regular verbswalk, walked, talk, talked, play
- classifiedspersonal ad, job ad, pet ads, job listing, job listings
- desirablecoveted, desired, sought-after, in demand, craved
- criminal traitsconvicted, guilty, accused, arrested, fugitive
- suspectssuspect, accused, prime suspect, person of interest, alleged
- want toDesire to do
- I wantExpress a desire
- help wantedEmployment listings header
- want outDesire to withdraw
- want to knowSeek to learn
- all you wantThe full extent wished
want, wants, wanting, unwanted, wanton, wantonness, wantonly, unwantedness