lacking Synonyms & Antonyms
/ˈlækɪŋ/
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Lacking as a Verb
1
present participle and gerund of lack
Lacking as a Noun
1
The absence of something that is desirable or otherwise ought to be present.
Lacking as an Adjective
1
Missing or not having enough of (a good quality, etc).
This cheese is lacking in pungency.
Lacking in a Sentence
This cheese is lacking in pungency.
The team was lacking in stamina and lost the match decidedly.
A few of the pieces of this jigsaw puzzle are lacking.
Word Forms & Grammar
lacking
lacking (plural lackings)
lacking (comparative more lacking, superlative most lacking)
Words That Rhyme With Lacking
Lacking in Brief
| Part of speech | verb, noun, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈlækɪŋ/ |
| Meaning | present participle and gerund of lack |
| Plural | lackings |
| Comparative / superlative | more lacking, most lacking |
Lacking: Your Questions Answered
Is lacking a verb or a noun?
Lacking is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun and an adjective.
What is the plural of lacking?
The plural of lacking is lackings.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of lacking?
The comparative form is more lacking and the superlative form is most lacking.