lacking
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
Britannica Dictionary definition of LACKING
1
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not having any or enough of something that is needed or wanted
— often + in
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Evidence that supports his claims is lacking.
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Her performance was somehow lacking.
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This wine is lacking in any real flavor. [=this wine does not have any real flavor]
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The applicant was completely/totally lacking in experience.
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The case was found (to be) lacking in merit.
2
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needed, wanted, or expected but not present or available
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There was something lacking [=missing] in her performance.
