lacking

• Describe el estado de carencia de algo o la ausencia de una cualidad o característica determinada.

Describes a state of not having enough of something, or being without a particular quality or feature.

1. Insufficient or deficientB1formal

   Not having enough of something; inadequate in amount or degree.

   falto, carente

   • The report was lacking in detail and clarity.
   • Her diet is lacking essential vitamins.
   • The team's performance was lacking in energy.

   Sinónimosdeficientinadequateinsufficientmeagerscantscarceshortwanting

   Antónimosabundantadequateampleenoughsufficient

2. Absent or missingB1formal

   Not present or existing; nonexistent.

   ausente o faltante

   • The necessary equipment was completely lacking.
   • Evidence to support the claim is lacking.
   • A sense of humor is sadly lacking in that office.

   Sinónimosabsentmissingnonexistentwanting

   Antónimosexistingpresent

• 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