lack

• Sustantivo que denota el estado de carencia o ausencia de algo; falta o insuficiencia de algo necesario o deseado.

A noun referring to the state of being without or not having enough of something; an absence or deficiency.

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1. Absence or deficiencyB1formal

   The state of not having enough of something, or not having something at all.

   Falta o carencia

   • The project failed due to a lack of funding.
   • There is a lack of evidence to support his claim.
   • She suffers from a lack of confidence in public speaking.

   Sinónimosabsencedearthdeficiencydeficitinsufficiencyneedpaucityscarcityshortagewant

   Antónimosabundanceexcessplentyprofusionsurpluswealth

2. ShortageB1formal

   A situation where something needed is not available in sufficient quantity.

   escasez

   • The city faces a lack of affordable housing.
   • A lack of resources prevented the team from completing the task.
   • The lack of rain has caused a drought in the region.

   Sinónimosdearthdeficiencyinsufficiencyneedpaucityscarcityshortagewant

   Antónimosabundanceexcessplentyprofusionsurplus

• Verbo que indica la ausencia o carencia de algo necesario o esperado, o no disponer de ello.

A verb used to indicate the absence or deficiency of something that is needed or expected.

1. Be without or deficientB1formal

   To not have something that is needed or expected.

   Carecer de

   • The project lacks sufficient funding to continue.
   • She lacks experience in this field.
   • His argument lacks evidence to support it.

   Sinónimosneedrequirewant

   Antónimoscommandenjoyhaveholdownpossess

2. Be missingB1formal

   To be absent or not present in a situation or place.

   Faltar, carecer

   • The room lacks natural light.
   • This dish lacks flavor.
   • The team lacks a clear leader.

   Antónimoshaveholdownpossess