LACKING(P) as ADJECTIVE

1. Meaning
   • inadequate in amount or degree
   
   Synonym(s)
   • deficient (what does deficient mean?)
   • wanting(p) (what does wanting(p) mean?)
   
   Usage Example(s)
   • a deficient education
   • deficient in common sense
   • lacking in stamina
   • tested and found wanting
   
   Similar To
   • inadequate (what does inadequate mean?)
2. Meaning
   • not existing
   
   Synonym(s)
   • missing (what does missing mean?)
   • nonexistent (what does nonexistent mean?)
   • wanting(a) (what does wanting(a) mean?)
   
   Usage Example(s)
   • innovation has been sadly lacking
   • character development is missing from the book
   
   Similar To
   • absent (what does absent mean?)