Lack
noun
The state of not having something or not having enough of something.
The project was delayed due to lack of funds.
Often appears as...
- lack of knowledge
- lack of interest
verb
To not have or not have enough of something that is needed or wanted.
He lacks the skills necessary to do the job.
Often appears as...
- lack confidence
- lack experience
noun
Something that is missing or needed.
The only lack in her life is love.
Often appears as...
- lack in understanding
- lack in skill
noun
The state of not having something or not having enough of something.
The project was delayed due to lack of funds.
Often appears as...
- lack of knowledge
- lack of interest
verb
To not have or not have enough of something that is needed or wanted.
He lacks the skills necessary to do the job.
Often appears as...
- lack confidence
- lack experience
noun
Something that is missing or needed.
The only lack in her life is love.
Often appears as...
- lack in understanding
- lack in skill
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Not Enough
Use 'lack' to stress insufficiency that affects outcomes, like projects or plans.
The failure was attributed to a lack of planning.
Pro Tip 2/3Express Concern
'Lack of' often implies a problem that should be addressed or is regrettable.
There's a disturbing lack of transparency in the process.
Pro Tip 3/3Common Pairings
'Lack of' frequently pairs with abstract nouns like 'interest', 'knowledge', or 'evidence'.
Her lack of interest in the subject was evident.
Pro Tip 1/3Not Enough
Use 'lack' to stress insufficiency that affects outcomes, like projects or plans.
The failure was attributed to a lack of planning.
Pro Tip 2/3Express Concern
'Lack of' often implies a problem that should be addressed or is regrettable.
There's a disturbing lack of transparency in the process.
Pro Tip 3/3Common Pairings
'Lack of' frequently pairs with abstract nouns like 'interest', 'knowledge', or 'evidence'.
Her lack of interest in the subject was evident.
Pro Tip 1/3Not Enough
Use 'lack' to stress insufficiency that affects outcomes, like projects or plans.
The failure was attributed to a lack of planning.
Pro Tip 2/3Express Concern
'Lack of' often implies a problem that should be addressed or is regrettable.
There's a disturbing lack of transparency in the process.
Pro Tip 3/3Common Pairings
'Lack of' frequently pairs with abstract nouns like 'interest', 'knowledge', or 'evidence'.
Her lack of interest in the subject was evident.
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absenceadequacydearthdeficiencydeficitpaucityscarcityshortagesufficiencywant
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American Novelist
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American
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Victor Hugo
French Author
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Friedrich Nietzsche
German Philosopher
Character is determined more by the lack of certain experiences than by those one has had.
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Jack Kerouac
American Novelist
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Chinese Philosopher
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Argentinian Poet
Life and death have been lacking in my life.
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