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adjective

Definition of lackingnext
1
as in insufficient
not coming up to an expected measure or meeting a particular need we felt the afternoon television offerings were somewhat lacking in entertainment value

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2
as in absent
not present or in evidence for the moment anyway, wood for the fireplace is lacking

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lacking

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verb

present participle of lack
as in begging

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lacking
  1. insufficient
  2. absent
  3. begging
  4. scarce
  5. missing
  6. inadequate
  7. asking
  8. low
Adjective
  • Even so, there are people who insist the Founding Fathers' idea of religious equality is insufficient.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
  • The Clean Air Act allows states to apply for a waiver from the EPA to set their own emissions standards in cases where the federal regulations are insufficient to prevent deleterious pollution.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of insufficient
Adjective
  • In his recent songs and music videos, Galaxy Gas tanks and any mention of whippets have been noticeably absent.
    Ben Dandridge-Lemco, Rolling Stone, 29 Dec. 2024
  • However, Swift has also been noticeably absent for Kelce's away games as security concerns linger for the singer.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
Definition of absent
Verb
  • Umpteen chances went begging long before Rovers managed to make their first and only on-target effort of the afternoon count.
    Richard Sutcliffe, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
  • As the Coast Guard sped toward the cruise ship, Pam was still on the phone with the Norwegian employee in Miami, begging her to tell the ship to wait.
    Bridget Read, Curbed, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of begging
Adjective
  • British and American soldiers plundered that area of New Jersey so heavily that all provisions became scarce.
    John Laycock, Baltimore Sun, 27 Dec. 2024
  • There’s a vein of sadness running through it, as talented women never achieve stardom and changes in taste and production have made even session work more scarce.
    Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of scarce
Adjective
  • The role of a mother in search of her young son who has gone missing required some singing.
    Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 19 Dec. 2024
  • For every voluntary missing person who is found, there is another who is never located.
    Amanda Musa, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
Definition of missing
Adjective
  • Farmers in developing nations face challenges such as low productivity, limited market access, inadequate risk management tools and restricted financial resources.
    Stefano Carganico, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
  • One study in 2020 found that inadequate nutrition can significantly contribute to fatigue in older adults.7 Personality Traits Individuals who are high achievers may struggle to fully relax, said Ahrabi-Nejad.
    Caitlin Pagán, Verywell Health, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of inadequate
Verb
  • McAfee joked about that report Monday, asking if Brick would be the one to inform Rodgers of his release.
    Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Yavapai County Sheriff David Rhodes, president of the Arizona Sheriff's Association, is asking the state Legislature for $100 million over the next two years so four counties can hire new deputies and act on other plans to prepare for the possibility Proposition 314 could go into effect.
    Ray Stern, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of asking
Adjective
  • What To Know Video of Mangione arriving in Manhattan from an NYPD helicopter is being criticized on social media as at least two dozen NYPD, FBI agents, and other officials greeted him in lower Manhattan on Thursday.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
  • The ultimate guide to earning passive income online For some, that could mean opting for a public university with lower tuition for in-state students or attending a school that offers you a generous financial aid package.
    Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
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