lacking

ˈlækɪŋ
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Translation of lacking from English into Spanish

Adjective

1.

deficiency

missing or not having enough of something
  • Her explanation was lacking in detail.Su explicación carecía de detalles.
2.

absence

nonexistent or completely absent
  • A sense of urgency was lacking in the team.Faltaba urgencia en el equipo.
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Expressions with lacking: examples in English and translations in Spanish

ser considerado insuficiente
ser encontrado insuficiente
His explanation was found lacking by the teacher.
carente de
falto de
The report was lacking in detail.
faltar
carecer
The team is sadly lacking in experience.
insuficiente
carente
The report is sadly lacking in details.
muy deficiente
The team is sorely lacking in experience.
notablemente carente de
claramente falto de
The report is conspicuously lacking in details.

Synonyms and analogies of lacking in English

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
  • There was a lack of evidence to support the claim..Había una falta de pruebas para apoyar la afirmación.
2.

absence

state of not having something needed
  • The lack of resources complicated the project..La falta de recursos complicó el proyecto.
Verb
tr.
1.

insufficiency

not have enough of something needed
faltar carecer no tener
  • The team lacks experience in international competitions.Al equipo le falta experiencia en competiciones internacionales.
2.

absence

be without or deficient in
faltar carecer
  • The apartment lacks proper heating..Al apartamento le falta calefacción adecuada.

Expressions with lack: examples in English and translations in Spanish

no faltarle nada
With this inheritance, their children will lack for nothing in life.
por falta de
He left for lack of better options.
no tener agallas
She lacks backbone when making tough decisions.
faltar dirección
After graduation, many students lack direction and feel lost.
escasez de
insuficiencia de
The lack of resources affected the project's progress.
insomnio
Lack of sleep affected his performance at work.

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

Adjective / Participle
faltoadj.

The renovation left the room looking hollow and lacking warmth.

La renovación dejó la habitación con un aspecto frío y falto de calidez.

faltadopp.

There were not lacking in our country moments of regression and collapse.

No han faltado en nuestra patria momentos de retroceso y de fracaso.

carenteadj.

The review described the movie as flat, lacking tension and excitement.

La reseña describió la película como monótona, carente de tensión y emoción.

deficienteadj.

Their performance was lacking, but in fairness, they faced tough competition.

Su desempeño fue deficiente, pero siendo justos, se enfrentaron a una dura competencia.

escasoadj.

The buffet a little lacking in variety but good quality.

El bufet un poco escaso en variedad pero de buena calidad.

Noun
carencianf.

That is the only place where you are badly lacking.

Ese es el único punto en el que tienes una fuerte carencia.

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lacking: Examples and translations in context

She faulted the project for lacking clear objectives and timelines.

Reprochó al proyecto la falta de objetivos y plazos claros.

The article was dismissed by critics for lacking solid evidence.

Los críticos desestimaron el artículo por falta de pruebas sólidas.

The singer's mannered performance was criticized for lacking soul and authenticity.

La actuación afectada del cantante fue criticada por falta de alma y autenticidad.

His overexposed lifestyle drew criticism for lacking authenticity and depth.

Su estilo de vida sobreexpuesto atrajo críticas por falta de autenticidad y profundidad.

After careful review, the patent application was officially refused for lacking details.

Tras una revisión minuciosa, la solicitud de patente fue rechazada oficialmente por falta de detalles.

The room felt lifeless, lacking color and warmth from any decorations.

La habitación se sentía fría, sin color ni calidez por falta de decoraciones.

His sketched designs impressed the committee despite lacking fine details.

Sus diseños esbozados impresionaron al comité a pesar de la falta de detalles finos.

The courage lacking in many women to establish their own projects.

La falta de coraje de muchas mujeres para establecer sus propias empresas.

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