lacking

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/ˈlækɪŋ/

noun 1adj 1

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(adj.)

VERBS

be, feel, seem

The team's defense seemed lacking against stronger opponents this season.

find sth

The new restaurant was found lacking in both service and food quality.

ADV

seriously

altogether, completely, entirely, quite, totally, wholly

The old apartment was completely lacking in natural light and comfortable space.

a bit, a little, rather, somewhat | apparently

clearly, conspicuously, distinctly, notably, noticeably, obviously

The new restaurant was noticeably lacking in customers during its first week.

singularly | curiously, strangely | sadly, sorely, woefully

PREP

from

The confidence lacking from her voice made it hard to believe her story.

The old apartment was lacking in natural light, so we decided to move.

Definitions

noun

The absence of something that is desirable or otherwise ought to be present.

Cagliostro, however, whatever his moral lackings, did not lack spirit; he was not the man to succumb to this kind of coercion.

adj

Missing or not having enough of (a good quality, etc).

This cheese is lacking in pungency.

The team was lacking in stamina and lost the match decidedly.

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Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

Cagliostro, however, whatever his moral lackings, did not lack spirit; he was not the man to succumb to this kind of coercion.

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This cheese is lacking in pungency.

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The team was lacking in stamina and lost the match decidedly.

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A few of the pieces of this jigsaw puzzle are lacking.

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Great scholar as he is, he is lacking in common sense.

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Mary is lacking in delicacy.

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