lacking
Pronunciation: [ˈlækɪŋ]
Word
Context: "absence"
(adjective) when something is missing or not enough of something. If someone says they are lacking in something, it means they don’t have enough of it or maybe none at all.
Example
The recipe was delicious, but it was lacking some spices for extra flavor.
Example
Her performance was not lacking; it was excellent and full of energy.
Example
What skills are you feeling lacking in right now?
Context: "absence"
(verb) to not have enough of something or to be without something that is usually expected or needed. This can be used to describe people or things that do not have what they require.
Example
He is lacking confidence, but he is working on becoming more self-assured.
Example
The project was not lacking any resources; everything was fully stocked.
Example
Why do you think he feels lacking in support from his friends?
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