lack

• Substantivo que indica ausência ou insuficiência de algo; falta ou carência.

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.

   Ausência ou falta

   • 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.

   Sinônimosabsencedearthdeficiencydeficitinsufficiencyneedpaucityscarcityshortagewant

   Antônimosabundanceexcessplentyprofusionsurpluswealth

2. ShortageB1formal

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

   Falta

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdearthdeficiencyinsufficiencyneedpaucityscarcityshortagewant

   Antônimosabundanceexcessplentyprofusionsurplus

• Verbo usado para indicar a ausência ou insuficiência de algo necessário ou esperado; também pode significar não ter algo em quantidade suficiente.

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.

   Não ter

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

   Sinônimosneedrequirewant

   Antônimoscommandenjoyhaveholdownpossess

2. Be missingB1formal

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

   Faltar

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

   Antônimoshaveholdownpossess