English adjective: lacking | |||
| 1. | lacking inadequate in amount or degree | ||
| Samples | A deficient education. Deficient in common sense. Lacking in stamina. Tested and found wanting. | ||
| Synonyms | deficient, wanting | ||
| Similar | inadequate, unequal | ||
| Antonyms | adequate, equal | ||
| 2. | lacking nonexistent | ||
| Samples | The thumb is absent. Her appetite was lacking. | ||
| Synonyms | absent, missing, wanting | ||
| Similar | nonexistent | ||
| Antonyms | existent, existing | ||