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Synonyms & Antonyms of lacking
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
not coming up to an expected measure or meeting a particular need
- we felt the afternoon television offerings were somewhat lacking in entertainment value
Synonyms for lacking
- deficient,
- inadequate,
- insufficient,
- low,
- scarce,
- short,
- shy,
- wanting
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2
not present or in evidence
- for the moment anyway, wood for the fireplace is lacking
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lacking
verbpresent participle of lack
Synonyms & Antonyms of lacking (Entry 2 of 2)
as in hurting (for)
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