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Definition of lacking - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
deficiencymissing or not having enough of something
- Her explanation was lacking in detail.
2.
absencenonexistent or completely absent
- A sense of urgency was lacking in the team.
Expressions with lacking
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judged as not having enough of something needed
His explanation was found lacking by the teacher.
not having enough of something
The report was lacking in detail.
not have enough of something important, in a disappointing way
The team is sadly lacking in experience.
not having enough of something important or needed
The report is sadly lacking in details.
missing or not enough in a very serious way
The team is sorely lacking in experience.
obviously missing an important quality or feature
The report is conspicuously lacking in details.
Origin of lacking
Old English, lacan (to lack)
Terms with lacking included in their meaning
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climate
lacking moisture or water
physical condition
lacking physical strength or energy
lacking clarity
unable to think clearly or understand what is happening
inactive
lacking activity or movement
color
lacking brightness or vividness
complete
having no part missing or lacking
simple
lacking decoration or embellishment
low wealth
lacking sufficient money or material possessions
behavior
impolite or lacking good manners
intelligence
lacking intelligence or common sense
taste
diluted or lacking in flavor
insufficient
lacking enough of something needed
lacking safety
not protected from danger or risk
numb
lacking sensation in a body part
clumsy
lacking grace or skill in manner or movement
emotion
lacking affection or warmth
state
chaotic or lacking order
stupid
lacking intelligence or good judgment
weak
lacking strength or vigor
mood
dull or lacking in cheerfulness
weak
lacking strength or power to control a situation
no residence
lacking a permanent place to live
uninformed overall
lacking knowledge or awareness in general
naive
lacking experience or knowledge
Examples of lacking in a sentence
His performance was lacking in enthusiasm. The report was lacking in detail. His explanation was lacking in clarity.
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- French:manquant, absent, ...
- German:mangelhaft, fehlend, ...
- Italian:carente, mancante, ...
- Spanish:insuficiente, ausente, ...
- Portuguese:carente, ausente, ...
- Chinese:缺乏的, 不存在的, ...
- Japanese:不足している, 欠如している, ...
- Arabic:ناقص, معدوم, ...
- Hebrew:חָסֵר, נֶעְדָּר, ...
- Russian:недостаточный, отсутствующий, ...
- Ukrainian:недостатній, бракуючий, ...
- Hindi:अपर्याप्त, अनुपस्थित, ...
Definition of lack - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
scarcitydeficiency or shortage of something
- There was a lack of evidence to support the claim..
2.
absencestate of not having something needed
- The lack of resources complicated the project..
Verb
1.
insufficiencynot have enough of something needed
- The team lacks experience in international competitions.
2.
absencebe without or deficient in
- The apartment lacks proper heating..
Expressions with lack
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have everything needed so no important need remains unmet
With this inheritance, their children will lack for nothing in life.
because something is missing or insufficient
He left for lack of better options.
be indecisive or weak-willed
She lacks backbone when making tough decisions.
be unsure about what to do next
After graduation, many students lack direction and feel lost.
state of not having enough of something
The lack of resources affected the project's progress.
condition of not having slept enough
Lack of sleep affected his performance at work.
miss brightness or shine in appearance
The diamond lacked sparkle under the dim lights.
show no energy or enthusiasm in actions or attitude
The team lacked spirit during the final game.
having plenty or more than enough of something
There is no lack of excitement in this city.
have no emotional depth or liveliness
The painting lacks soul and feels empty.
be weak or not effective in enforcing something
The new law lacks teeth and won't change much.
not have smoothness or refinement in quality or appearance
The presentation lacks polish and needs more work.
have no real importance or meaningful content
His explanation lacks substance and does not convince anyone.
because something is missing or not present
The plan failed through lack of support.
absence of the thing just mentioned
He has talent and a lack thereof.
not because of insufficient effort
He didn't win, but not for lack of trying.
not be able to imagine future goals or judge long term needs
The board lacked the vision to invest in renewable energy early.
Origin of lack
Old English, lac (deficiency)
Examples of lack in a sentence
A lack of sleep can affect your health. The lack of evidence led to the case being dismissed. There was a lack of enthusiasm among the participants. Many regions lack access to clean water. The proposal lacks sufficient detail for approval. The garden lacks sunlight for most of the day.
They lack the resources to complete the project.
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- French:manque, manquer, ...
- German:Mangel, fehlen, ...
- Italian:mancanza, mancare, ...
- Spanish:escasez, faltar, ...
- Portuguese:escassez, faltar, ...
- Chinese:短缺, 缺乏, ...
- Japanese:不足, 不足する, ...
- Arabic:نَقْص, اِفْتَقَرَ, ...
- Hebrew:מַחְסוֹר, לַחְסוֹר, ...
- Russian:нехватка, не хватать, ...
- Ukrainian:дефіцит, бракувати, ...
- Hindi:कमी, कमी होना, ...
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