lacking Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb be without
    lack; miss.
    • This soup lacks salt
    • There is something missing in my jewelry box!
  2. adjective satellite inadequate in amount or degree
    deficient; wanting.
    • a deficient education
    • deficient in common sense
    • lacking in stamina
    • tested and found wanting
  3. adjective satellite nonexistent
    wanting; absent; missing.
    • the thumb is absent
    • her appetite was lacking

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