Local English word record

lacking

adjective · 2 senses

inadequate in amount or degree

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Examples

  • a deficient education
  • deficient in common sense
  • lacking in stamina
  • tested and found wanting

Word relationships

Synonyms

deficient, lacking(p), wanting(p)

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