What does lacking mean?
Lacking means present participle and gerund of lack.
Lacking
/ˈlækɪŋ/ · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of lack.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of lack
- The absence of something that is desirable or otherwise ought to be present.
- Missing or not having enough of (a good quality, etc).
Example Sentences
Cagliostro, however, whatever his moral lackings, did not lack spirit; he was not the man to succumb to this kind of coercion.
This cheese is lacking in pungency.
The team was lacking in stamina and lost the match decidedly.
A few of the pieces of this jigsaw puzzle are lacking.
Synonyms for lacking
Antonyms for lacking
Related Words
Word Forms
- lackings
- more lacking
- most lacking
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for lacking?
Common synonyms include absent, awanting, bereft of, deficient of.
What is the opposite of lacking?
Possible antonyms include present.
How do you use lacking in a sentence?
Cagliostro, however, whatever his moral lackings, did not lack spirit; he was not the man to succumb to this kind of coercion.
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