Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

lack

verb, noun
/læk/
Definition
The state of being without or not having enough of something.
Examples
  • He decided to leave because of a lack of support from his team.
  • She lacks the necessary skills for the job.
  • There is a lack of evidence to support this claim.
Meaning
To be deficient or absent in something that is needed.
Synonyms
  • deficiency
  • absence
  • shortage
  • insufficiency