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

But his more impressive follow-up LP, 2022’s River Fools & Mountain Saints, seemed to be marred by its rollout, or lack thereof. — Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2026

While the numbers, or lack thereof in this case, speak for themselves, Harrison's demeanor and energy levels have also been noticeable over two weeks, and not in a good way. — Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026

And because of that 2025 performance (or lack thereof), expectations were quite tempered for this club coming into 2026. — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 18 Sep. 2026

The story of a 6-11 year without the playoffs became what surrounded Mahomes — or the lack thereof. — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for lack thereof

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