lacking (B1)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈlækɪŋ/
Definition
Not having enough of something; deficient or absent.
Examples
The report was criticized for being severely lacking in detailed analysis.
Despite his talent, the young artist was still lacking in confidence.
Many remote villages are lacking basic amenities like clean water and electricity.
How to Use lacking
- lacking in (something) (prepositional phrase)
- Deficient in a specific quality or resource. — "Her argument was entirely lacking in evidence."
- lacking (something) (collocation)
- Not having a particular item or quality. — "The new software is lacking several key features."
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