lack thereof

phrase

formal

—used to say that there is not enough of the thing that has been mentioned

The problem is money, or (a/the) lack thereof.

Examples of lack thereof in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Risk tolerance is the comfort (or lack thereof) in taking risks. — Daniel Kern, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

The chaos of a cluttered home may lead to a lack thereof—and that's when disorganization can cause stress in pets. — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 6 July 2026

Wall Street analysts also lament his stance on forward guidance (or lack thereof), saying its reduction undoes transparency at the central bank. — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 3 July 2026

Death threats and doxxing and a siege on leadership — or lack thereof — are the discourse. — Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 2 July 2026

Rhymes for lack thereof

• above
• foxglove
• hereof
• whereof
• dove
• glove
• love
• of
• shove
• hereinabove