lacking Meaning, Definition & Usage
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verb be without
lack; miss.
- This soup lacks salt
- There is something missing in my jewelry box!
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adjective satellite inadequate in amount or degree
deficient; wanting.
- a deficient education
- deficient in common sense
- lacking in stamina
- tested and found wanting
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adjective satellite nonexistent
wanting; absent; missing.
- the thumb is absent
- her appetite was lacking
