adj

lacking

LA-kihng

adj

Missing, or not having enough of something needed.

"The report was lacking in detail and had to be rewritten."

How to Use Lacking

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMissing something, or falling short of what's needed.

Common pairings

sadly lacking lacking in confidence

more lacking comparative, lackings plural, most lacking superlative

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The report was _____ in detail and had to be rewritten.

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