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What is another word for Lacking? – 134 Lacking Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    inadequate insufficient deficient incomplete imperfect unsatisfactory unacceptable wanting needing missing absent devoid bereft destitute impoverished deprived short scarce sparse meager paltry puny weak feeble frail ineffective ineffectual unproductive barren sterile unfruitful vacant empty hollow shallow

    Meaning of Lacking

    Not having or possessing something, such as a quality or a skill.

    Definitions

    • Not being complete or perfect, such as a plan or a product.
    • Being deficient or inadequate in some way, such as a person or a thing.
    • Not meeting the required standards or expectations, such as a performance or a result.
    • Being absent or missing, such as a person or a thing.

    Example Uses

    • The team's performance was lacking in energy and enthusiasm, which resulted in a loss.
    • The new policy is lacking in clarity and detail, which has caused confusion among employees.
    • The student's essay was lacking in depth and analysis, which resulted in a low grade.
    • The company's customer service is lacking in responsiveness and helpfulness, which has led to negative reviews.
    • The city's infrastructure is lacking in maintenance and repairs, which has caused problems for residents.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    adequate sufficient complete perfect satisfactory acceptable present available abundant plentiful rich strong effective productive fruitful successful competent capable skilled proficient talented gifted flawless impeccable

    Related Nouns

    deficiency inadequacy insufficiency incompleteness imperfection absence vacancy emptiness hollowness shallowness weakness frailty ineffectiveness unproductiveness barrenness sterility unfruitfulness need requirement necessity shortage scarcity dearth paucity

    Related Verbs

    lack need require want miss absence deprive rob deny withhold omit neglect overlook underestimate underrate undermine weaken diminish reduce decrease lessen

    Related Adjectives

    inadequate insufficient deficient incomplete imperfect unsatisfactory unacceptable wanting needing missing absent devoid bereft destitute impoverished deprived short scarce sparse meager puny weak feeble frail ineffective ineffectual unproductive barren sterile unfruitful