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lacking

lacking

1.4
Not present when needed
  • adjective
  • /ˈlækɪŋ/
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  • The report was lacking critical information that could affect the outcome.

I see so many people lacking self-confidence when they're great people.

Examples

  • Which ingredients am I lacking for the recipe of happiness?

  • Mirrors is one thing I'm lacking in my place.

  • So I feel I'm lacking some control with this.

  • Anyway, I can see which areas I'm lacking like late summer interest.

  • Both of which are lacking in a narcissistic relationship.

  • There's just like a little bit of punch lacking, just a tiny touch.

  • What I'm realizing is that I wasn't lacking self love.

  • THE ONLY ITEM LACKING FROM THE FIRST LADY'S BALL IS THE FIRST LADY.

    Saving Lincoln (2013)

  • She noticed her presentation was lacking visual aids to engage the audience.

  • The team was lacking the necessary resources to complete the project on time.

Synonyms

missing
vslacking
809 1.0

Not in the place where you expect to find it

is the general absence or unavailability rather than only loss
absent
vslacking
139 1.0

Not present where expected or not existing when needed

is a broader state of not being available or present
inadequate
vslacking
118 4.4

Not enough or not good enough to do what is needed

refers to being absent or unavailable rather than poor quality or unsuitable
insufficient
vslacking
86 3.6

Not enough in amount or quality to meet a need

refers to absence or unavailability rather than merely too small in amount
devoid
vslacking
  • Formal
52 5.5

Completely without something that is usual or expected

is a simple absence that can be partial rather than total
deficient
vslacking
35 4.3

Not having enough of something needed

is about not being present at all rather than a shortage in amount
wanting
vslacking
4.4

Not good enough because it is missing something important

focuses on simple nonexistence or being unavailable rather than quality

Antonyms

available
∞ 2.3

Able to be used or bought and not in use now

present
392 1.0

Being in a place or at an event

Compounds

lacking in depth
6.0

Not giving much detail or careful thought

How Present

available
∞ 2.3
present
392 1.0
lacking
1.4
absent
139 1.0
missing
809 1.0

Surface Forms

lacking positive

Morphology

lacking = lack (transparent) = lack + ing

The word 'lacking' is transparently derived from the verb 'lack' with the addition of the suffix '-ing' to form an adjective.

Etymology

Lacking comes from the old word lack meaning 'to be without' or 'to be less'. So if something is lacking, it is 'missing' or 'not present'.