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/
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
The soup is lacking salt, so the chef frowns at the first taste.
Lacking backing, lacking packing
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🎤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.
Breakdown
lack (to be without) + -ing (present participle suffix) = lacking
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝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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