Minus
Minus preposition - Not having.
Usage example: the contraption was like a giant carousel minus the horses
Wanting is a synonym for minus in reduction topic. In some cases you can use "Wanting" instead the word "Minus" as an adjective or a preposition. popular alternative
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- Hakkai too is very powerful without his limiters but can't remove them often thanks to the minus wave, and at least partly not wanting to.
Source: Drama-Preserving Handicap -
The eponymous character of minus would normally qualify, dubbing herself Warrior Queen of the Ant People and wanting to grow up to be an elephant, if she weren't an omnipotent Reality Warper (with a dash of Nightmare Fuel Station Attendant) who ensures all her fantasies become reality.
Source: Cloud Cuckoolander / Web Comics -
Particularly a Paladin with no survival skills wanting to approach the keep through the swamp while having no wilderness skills.Nelson: I was under a minus four penalty [to hit] because I was laughing my kiester off.
Source: Webcomic / Full Frontal Nerdity
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