lacking in
ˈlæk.ɪŋ ɪn
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Definition of lacking in - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

insufficientnot having enough of something
  • The report was lacking in detail.
  • The meal was lacking in flavor.
  • His argument was lacking in substance.
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Expressions with lacking in

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be sadly lacking inv.
not have enough of something important, in a disappointing way
The team is sadly lacking in experience.
conspicuously lacking inadj.
obviously missing an important quality or feature
The report is conspicuously lacking in details.

Expressions with lacking

be found lackingv.
judged as not having enough of something needed
His explanation was found lacking by the teacher.
be sadly lacking inv.
not have enough of something important, in a disappointing way
The team is sadly lacking in experience.
sadly lackingadj.
not having enough of something important or needed
The report is sadly lacking in details.
sorely lackingadj.
missing or not enough in a very serious way
The team is sorely lacking in experience.
conspicuously lacking inadj.
obviously missing an important quality or feature
The report is conspicuously lacking in details.

Terms related to lacking in

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lackdevoidinadequateinsufficientlackingneedingscarcesparsewanting

Terms with lacking in included in their meaning

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weakadj.
taste
diluted or lacking in flavor
asleepadj.
numb
lacking sensation in a body part
awkwardadj.
clumsy
lacking grace or skill in manner or movement
grayadj.
mood
dull or lacking in cheerfulness
ignorantadj.
uninformed overall
lacking knowledge or awareness in general
sillyadj.
foolish
lacking in common sense or intelligence
blandadj.
flavorless
lacking in taste or flavor
butterlessadj.
cooking
lacking butter in a dish or recipe

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  1. French:manquant de, ...
  2. German:mangelnd an, ...
  3. Italian:privo di, ...
  4. Spanish:carente de, ...
  5. Portuguese:carente de, ...
  6. Chinese:不足, ...
  7. Japanese:不足している, ...
  8. Arabic:مُفْتَقِر إِلَى, ...
  9. Hebrew:דַל, ...
  10. Russian:не хватает, ...
  11. Ukrainian:не вистачає, ...
  12. Hindi:कम, ...

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