lacking — not having or being without something that is needed or expected
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not having or being without something that is needed or expected
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlækɪŋ/
Korean meaning: 부족한, 결핍된, 없는
Korean pronunciation: **래**킹
Example Sentences
- His cooking skills were lacking, so he ordered pizza for the third time this week.
- The report was lacking crucial data needed for the decision.
- She felt her wardrobe was lacking something special for the job interview.
lacking
ADJECTIVE//ˈlækɪŋ//
not having or being without something that is needed or expected
A hungry student lacking lunch while classmates eat full meals
Lacking backing, lacking packing
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle Dutch 'lak' meaning 'deficiency' or 'fault', combined with the English present participle suffix '-ing'. The word entered English in the 15th century.
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📝Examples
“His cooking skills were lacking, so he ordered pizza for the third time this week.”
“The report was lacking crucial data needed for the decision.”
“She felt her wardrobe was lacking something special for the job interview.”
“The team's performance was lacking energy, probably because they had stayed up all night gaming.”
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