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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
  • The number is increasing and the resources are insufficient to meet the demand.
    Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
  • The company expects its current cash resources to be insufficient for the next 12 months.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
Definition of insufficient
Adjective
  • The role of non-European countries in the war will only grow, and these states will not be absent from the diplomacy that concludes the war.
    Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2024
  • For more info: Colonial Williamsburg Take a virtual tour COMMENTARY: Taking a kinder, gentler tone against the rudeness of politics Civility has been absent from much of this presidential campaign.
    David Morgan, CBS News, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of absent
Verb
  • Broth ends the video with an emotional plea begging his fans for their help.
    Ash Parrish, The Verge, 18 Oct. 2024
  • The finally cool weather is begging for a road trip adventure.
    Megan Stringer, Axios, 17 Oct. 2024
Definition of begging
Adjective
  • In the fall, bears must consume around 20,000 calories daily to store enough fat to survive the winter months, when food is scarce.
    John Leos, The Arizona Republic, 2 Nov. 2024
  • Dinner or lunch is a better option for glamorous people watching, but be sure to plan ahead since table spots are scarce all year round.
    Alexandra Zagalsky, theweek, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of scarce
Adjective
  • There’s also a new state law in play in California this year, meant to give voters more time to fix their ballot if there’s a missing or mismatched signature, which could also delay official results.
    Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Orange County Register, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Due to a freak lightning storm, Mr. Lad and other oversize advertising figures come to life during the night, searching for the missing doughnut and wreaking havoc on Springfield.
    Joshua Kurp, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of missing
Adjective
  • In April, Inspector General Christi Grimm defended her office’s work in congressional testimony but also asserted that its resources are inadequate.
    Peter Elkind, ProPublica, 13 Nov. 2024
  • Acero said in a statement to the Tribune that the schools are closing due to insufficient funding, a lack of enrollment and inadequate spaces to ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
    Laura Rodríguez Presa, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2024
Definition of inadequate
Verb
  • Rather than asking the reader to identify the important information, the candidate decides which points are most relevant and highlights that data.
    Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
  • Part of this is miscommunication, but a larger part is adults not asking some basic questions.
    R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of asking
Adjective
  • That has got to be an incredibly low bar in a Challenge house.
    Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
  • Put your energy into achieving your goals and fend off interference by keeping a low profile and making every move count.
    Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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