lacking

adjective
/ˈlækɪŋ/

Meaning

not having enough of something; missing

Example Sentences

His report was lacking in detail.

Example Expressions

lacking in confidence

Synonyms

missing, insufficient, deficient, scarce, wanting

Antonyms

sufficient, adequate, abundant

Collocations

lacking in detail, lacking skills, lacking resources, lacking evidence

More Example Sentences

My diet is lacking in protein.

The plan is lacking in realism.

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.

Related Vocabularies

lacking liveliness, flavor, or interest; dull and uninspired
extending or moving uniformly in one direction; not curved or bent; honest
Making a certain situation or outcome likely or possible; contributing to or helping to bring about.
Difficult to find, catch, or achieve; hard to understand or define.
Opposed to liberal principles; restricting freedom of thought or behavior.
Rude, insensitive, and lacking manners or refinement.

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