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lacking

/ˈlæk.ɪŋ/

lackingadjective

more lacking

Comp.

most lacking

Super.

/ˈlæk.ɪŋ/

Translations

manquantS’emploie pour dire qu’il manque quelque chose.

The report was lacking in detail.

Le rapport était manquant de détails.

Additional translations

déficientPlus soutenu; indique une insuffisance ou un défaut de qualité.

Definitions

Not having enough of something; missing or deficient in some necessary quality or element.

The report was lacking in detail, making it difficult to understand the full scope of the issue.

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lackingpreposition

/ˈlæk.ɪŋ/

Used to mean 'without' or 'in the absence of' (e.g., 'Lacking evidence, ...').

Translations

en l'absence deEmploi soutenu ou administratif.

Lacking any proof, the jury had to acquit.

En l'absence de toute preuve, le jury a dû acquitter l'accusé.

Additional translations

faute deTour figé courant pour exprimer l’absence de quelque chose.

Definitions

Without; in the absence of.

Lacking any proof, the jury had to acquit.

lackverb

lacking

Gerund

lacked

Past Simple

lacked

Past Participle

lacking

Gerund

/læk/

Translations

manquer de

She lacks the necessary experience for the job.

Elle manque de l'expérience nécessaire pour ce poste.

Additional translations

être dépourvu dePlus soutenu et formel.

Definitions

To be without or deficient in something.

She lacks the necessary experience for the job.

To be in need of something that is absent or unavailable.

The team lacks motivation to win the championship.

Synonyms

be without

be deficient in

Antonyms

lacknoun

Definitions

The state of being without or not having enough of something.

The lack of resources in the area has led to many challenges for the community.