lacking

ˈlækɪŋ
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Translation of lacking from English into Dutch

Adjective

1.

deficiency

missing or not having enough of something
gebrekkig ontbrekend onvoldoende
  • Her explanation was lacking in detail.Haar uitleg was gebrekkig in detail.
2.

absence

nonexistent or completely absent
ontbrekend afwezig
  • A sense of urgency was lacking in the team.Een gevoel van urgentie ontbrak in het team.
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Expressions with lacking: examples in English and translations in Dutch

be found lackingv.
tekortschieten
gebrek vertonen
His explanation was found lacking by the teacher.
lacking inadj.
gebrekkig aan
ontbrekend in
The report was lacking in detail.
be sadly lacking inv.
jammerlijk gebrek hebben aan
tekortschieten in
The team is sadly lacking in experience.
sadly lackingadj.
jammerlijk ontoereikend
schromelijk tekortschietend
The report is sadly lacking in details.
sorely lackingadj.
ernstig tekortschietend
sterk onvoldoende
The team is sorely lacking in experience.
conspicuously lacking inadj.
duidelijk gebrekkig aan
overduidelijk zonder
The report is conspicuously lacking in details.

Synonyms and analogies of lacking in English

adj.deficientmissingwantingabsentvoidMore synonyms

Examples of lacking in a sentence

  • His performance was lacking in enthusiasm.
  • The report was lacking in detail.
  • His explanation was lacking in clarity.
lack
læk
Noun
1.

scarcity

deficiency or shortage of something
tekort ngebrek n
  • There was a lack of evidence to support the claim.Er was een gebrek aan bewijs om de bewering te ondersteunen
2.

absence

state of not having something needed
gebrek nontbreken
  • The lack of resources complicated the project.Het gebrek aan middelen bemoeilijkte het project
Verb
tr.
1.

insufficiency

not have enough of something needed
ontbreken missen
  • The team lacks experience in international competitions.Het team heeft een gebrek aan ervaring in internationale competities.
2.

absence

be without or deficient in
ontbreken missen
  • The apartment lacks proper heating.Het appartement ontbreekt aan goede verwarming

Expressions with lack: examples in English and translations in Dutch

lack for nothingv.
niets tekortkomen
With this inheritance, their children will lack for nothing in life.
for lack ofprep.
bij gebrek aan
He left for lack of better options.
lack backbonev.
geen ruggengraat hebben
besluiteloos zijn
She lacks backbone when making tough decisions.
lack directionv.
richting missen
onzeker zijn
After graduation, many students lack direction and feel lost.
lack ofn.
gebrek aan
tekort aan
The lack of resources affected the project's progress.
lack of sleepn.
slaapgebrek
Lack of sleep affected his performance at work.

Translations of "lacking" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
ontbrekenn.

Their agreement formed a contract of sorts, despite lacking any legal status.

Hun afspraak vormde een soort van contract, ondanks het ontbreken van juridische status.

tekortnn.

The team was sorely lacking in experienced players this season.

Het team kwam dit seizoen ernstig tekort aan ervaren spelers.

Adjective / Participle
onvoldoendeadj.

The project's budget was found lacking necessary funds to complete all phases.

Het budget voor het project bleek onvoldoende om alle fasen te kunnen afronden.

gemistpp.

There are nonetheless two points that are lacking.

Toch zijn er twee punten die ik gemist heb.

gebrekkigadj.

The team's strategy was conspicuously lacking in coordination and planning.

De strategie van het team was duidelijk gebrekkig in onderlinge afstemming en planning.

ontbreekt

Radio theater can evoke strong emotions despite lacking visual components.

Een hoorspel kan sterke emoties oproepen, ook al ontbreekt het beeld.

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lacking: Examples and translations in context

Subsidies can fill the gap where private investment is still lacking.

Subsidies kunnen een leemte opvullen waar particuliere investeringen nog ontbreken.

They're slowly making headway in the investigation, but answers are still lacking.

Ze boeken langzaam vooruitgang in het onderzoek, maar antwoorden ontbreken nog steeds.

The report is sadly lacking in detailed data about last year's sales.

In het rapport ontbreken helaas gedetailleerde gegevens over de verkoop van vorig jaar.

You have an integrity that seems lacking in so many others.

Je bezit een integriteit, die bij zovelen lijkt te ontbreken.

Shins with narrow dark rings, however they are often lacking.

Schenen met smalle donkere ringen, die echter vaak ontbreken.

Especially data on effects after long-term use of synephrine is still lacking.

Vooral gegevens over effecten na langdurig gebruik van synefrine ontbreken nog.

Totally no standards, values and lacking of any sense of morality.

Totaal geen normen, waarden en het ontbreken van enige moraal.

Clear preconception care guidelines for obese future mothers are completely lacking.

Eenduidige richtlijnen en preconceptie advies voor obese toekomstige moeders ontbreken volledig.

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