Synonyms for lacking
lack·ing

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1. deficient, lacking(p), wanting(p)adjective

   inadequate in amount or degree

   "a deficient education"; "deficient in common sense"; "lacking in stamina"; "tested and found wanting"

   Antonyms:
   existent, adequate, existing, equal

2. lacking, absent, missing, wantingadjective

   nonexistent

   "the thumb is absent"; "her appetite was lacking"

   Synonyms:
   abstracted, scatty, lacking(p), wanting, wanting(p), absentminded, deficient, absent, missing

   Antonyms:
   existing, adequate, existent, equal

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1. lackingadjective

   Synonyms:
   deficient, insufficient, unsupplied, shy, wanting, devoid

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1. List of paraphrases for "lacking":

   missing, lack

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1. Anthony Gutman:

   We indicated to them (Arcadia) that clearly the potential buyer here did not have retail experience, we indicated that the proposal was highly preliminary and lacking in detail, we also indicated that the bidder here (Dominic Chappell) did have a history of bankruptcy.

2. Verisk Maplecroft:

   Mato Grosso do Sul is an obvious flash point as it has a lot of land that is lacking formal title and it's of interest to international investors, areas with a rapidly expanding agricultural frontier and a large indigenous population are particularly at risk for land conflicts.

3. Claudia Mortimore:

   Professional scepticism was lacking in this audit. Had it been applied, it is likely that certain material misstatements would have been detected, as this is the second final decision notice involving PwC Leeds office in recent years, we have mandated that the firm supplements its ongoing monitoring and support for that office, to further improve the quality of audit work in the future.

4. Jakob Sorensen:

   We're really lacking clarity. We need a clear policy direction.

5. Courtney Williams:

   This is what I live for. I live for big shots, confidence is never lacking, I wanted the big shots.