Background for lack

lack

/lak/ /læk/

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noun

A defect or failing; moral or spiritual degeneracy.

Examples :

"His recent lack of focus in class showed a worrying moral failing. "

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noun

A deficiency or need (of something desirable or necessary); an absence, want.

Examples :

"The team's lack of practice showed in their poor performance. "

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verb

To be without, to need, to require.

Examples :

"My life lacks excitement."

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verb

To be short (of or for something).

Examples :

"The team lacked a strong leader, which affected their performance. "

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verb

Examples :

"The student lacked the necessary resources to complete the project. "

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verb

To see the deficiency in (someone or something); to find fault with, to malign, reproach.

Examples :

"The teacher lacked the student's project, finding several key elements missing. "

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