⚠️lack

noun/verb
/læk/

Meaning

The state of being without or not having enough of something.
the state of being without or not having enough of something; absence or shortage

Example Sentences

He failed the exam due to a lack of preparation.

The lack of rain this summer has caused serious problems for farmers.

Example Expressions

lack of effort

Synonyms

shortage, deficiency, absence, scarcity, want
Entry 1
shortage, deficiency, absence, scarcity
Entry 2
absence, shortage, deficiency, want

Antonyms

abundance, plenty, sufficiency, surplus, excess
Entry 1
abundance, plenty, sufficiency
Entry 2
abundance, plenty, surplus, excess

Collocations

lack of confidence, lack of resources, lack of support, lack of preparation, lack of experience, lack of time, lack of money
Entry 1
lack of confidence, lack of resources, lack of support, lack of preparation
Entry 2
lack of experience, lack of time, lack of money

More Example Sentences

Her speech was lacking in energy.

This report is lacking in details.

The team is lacking in confidence.

Their service is lacking in quality.

The argument is lacking in evidence.

This area is lacking in public parks.

His explanation was lacking in clarity.

The design is lacking in accessibility.

They suffered from a lack of clean water.

They were upset about the lack of communication.

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