lacking

• Décrit un état de manque ou d'absence d'une qualité ou d'une caractéristique nécessaire ou attendue.

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.

   manquant, insuffisant

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

   Synonymesdeficientinadequateinsufficientmeagerscantscarceshortwanting

   Antonymesabundantadequateampleenoughsufficient

2. Absent or missingB1formal

   Not present or existing; nonexistent.

   manquant, absent

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

   Synonymesabsentmissingnonexistentwanting

   Antonymesexistingpresent

• Verbe utilisé pour indiquer l'absence ou le manque de quelque chose de nécessaire ou d'attendu.

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.

   Manquer de

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

   Synonymesneedrequirewant

   Antonymescommandenjoyhaveholdownpossess

2. Be missingB1formal

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

   manquer

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

   Antonymeshaveholdownpossess