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Meaning of lacking

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

lacking

Pronunciation:/ˈlækɪŋ/

verb

Definitions

  1. To be without, to need, to require.

    Example: My life lacks excitement.

  2. To be short (of or for something).

    Example: He'll never lack for company while he's got all that money.

  3. To be in want.

  4. To see the deficiency in (someone or something); to find fault with, to malign, reproach.

noun

Definitions

  1. The absence of something; a lack.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Missing or not having enough of (a good quality, etc).

    Example: This cheese is lacking in pungency.

  2. Not carrying a firearm.

    Example: Are you packing or lacking?