Lacking

verb

/ˈlækɪŋ/

Word Frequency: 13.7

Definitions

1.verbTo be without, to need, to require.

"My life lacks excitement."

2.verbTo be short (of or for something).

"He'll never lack for company while he's got all that money."

3.verbTo be in want.

4.verbTo see the deficiency in (someone or something); to find fault with, to malign, reproach.

5.nounThe absence of something; a lack.

6.adjectiveMissing or not having enough of (a good quality, etc).

"This cheese is lacking in pungency."

7.adjectiveNot carrying a firearm.

"Are you packing or lacking?"

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