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What is another word for Lack? – 103 Lack Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    deficiency shortage scarcity insufficiency inadequacy dearth want need deficiency shortfall absence omission default failing flaw imperfection defect shortcoming weakness inadequateness incompetence incapability ineptness ineffectiveness ineffectualness unproductiveness unfruitfulness barrenness sterility

    Meaning of Lack

    The primary meaning of the word "lack" is the state of not having something that is needed.

    Definitions

    • The state of not having something that is needed
    • * An insufficient or inadequate amount of something
    • * A feeling of not having something that you want or need

    Etymology of Lack

    The word "lack" comes from Old French "lac", which is derived from Latin "lacus", meaning "hole" or "deficiency"
    Historically, the word has been used to describe a range of concepts, including a physical or material deficiency, as well as an emotional or psychological one

    Example Uses

    • The team's lack of experience was evident in their performance
    • * Her lack of confidence made it difficult for her to speak in public
    • * The country is struggling with a lack of resources

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    abundance abundance sufficiency sufficiency adequacy adequacy plenty plenitude wealth richness affluence opulence profusion prolificness fruitfulness productivity effectiveness capability competence skillfulness expertness

    Related Nouns

    deficiency shortage scarcity need want absence omission default failing flaw imperfection defect shortcoming weakness inadequacy incompetence incapability ineptness insufficiency

    Related Verbs

    need want require lack miss omit default fail neglect disregard ignore overlook underestimate underestimate

    Related Adjectives

    insufficient inadequate deficient scarce wanting needy absent missing imperfect defective flawed weak incompetent incapable inept ineffective unproductive unfruitful barren sterile