Definitions for lacking

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. deficient, lacking(p), wanting(p)(adj)

    inadequate in amount or degree

    "a deficient education"; "deficient in common sense"; "lacking in stamina"; "tested and found wanting"

  2. lacking, absent, missing, wanting(adj)

    nonexistent

    "the thumb is absent"; "her appetite was lacking"

Kernerman English Learner's Dictionary

  1. lacking(adjective)ˈækɪŋ

    in amounts that are too small or do not exist

    A community spirit is sadly lacking in this area.; a performance lacking in originality

Webster Dictionary

  1. Lacking(u)

    of Lack


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