lacking
ˈlækɪŋ
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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.
deficient missing wanting
2.
absencenonexistent or completely absent
  • A sense of urgency was lacking in the team.
absent missing void
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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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dryadj.
climate
lacking moisture or water
weakadj.
physical condition
lacking physical strength or energy
lacking clarity
unable to think clearly or understand what is happening
deadadj.
inactive
lacking activity or movement
dulladj.
color
lacking brightness or vividness
fulladj.
complete
having no part missing or lacking
plainadj.
simple
lacking decoration or embellishment
pooradj.
low wealth
lacking sufficient money or material possessions

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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  1. French:manquant, absent, ...
  2. German:mangelhaft, fehlend, ...
  3. Italian:carente, mancante, ...
  4. Spanish:insuficiente, ausente, ...
  5. Portuguese:carente, ausente, ...
  6. Chinese:缺乏的, 不存在的, ...
  7. Japanese:不足している, 欠如している, ...
  8. Arabic:ناقص, معدوم, ...
  9. Hebrew:חָסֵר, נֶעְדָּר, ...
  10. Russian:недостаточный, отсутствующий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:недостатній, бракуючий, ...
  12. Hindi:अपर्याप्त, अनुपस्थित, ...
lack
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Definition of lack - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
scarcitydeficiency or shortage of something
  • There was a lack of evidence to support the claim..
deficiency shortage
2.
absencestate of not having something needed
  • The lack of resources complicated the project..
deficiency shortage

Verb

tr.
1.
insufficiencynot have enough of something needed
  • The team lacks experience in international competitions.
need require
2.
absencebe without or deficient in
  • The apartment lacks proper heating..
need require want
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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.

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.

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  1. French:manque, manquer, ...
  2. German:Mangel, fehlen, ...
  3. Italian:mancanza, mancare, ...
  4. Spanish:escasez, faltar, ...
  5. Portuguese:escassez, faltar, ...
  6. Chinese:短缺, 缺乏, ...
  7. Japanese:不足, 不足する, ...
  8. Arabic:نَقْص, اِفْتَقَرَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַחְסוֹר, לַחְסוֹר, ...
  10. Russian:нехватка, не хватать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:дефіцит, бракувати, ...
  12. Hindi:कमी, कमी होना, ...
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