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lacking
lacking
/ˈlækɪŋ/
adjective
(
)
Inadequate in amount or degree
(
wanting
,
deficient
,
lacking
)
inadequate in amount or degree
A deficient education
a deficient education
Deficient in common sense
deficient in common sense
Lacking in stamina
lacking in stamina
Tested and found wanting
tested and found wanting
Nonexistent
(
absent
,
lacking
,
missing
,
wanting
)
nonexistent
The thumb is absent
the thumb is absent
Her appetite was lacking
her appetite was lacking
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